Beck Malenstyn News: Six hits plus a shortie

Published on January 22, 2026

Malenstyn scored a shorthanded goal in a 4-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.

He also leveled six hits and blocked two shots. Malenstyn's shortie was the Sabres' seventh this season. That tied them with Calgary and Los Angeles for the most in the NHL. Malenstyn's fantasy value is tied to his ability to bruise -- he has 178 hits in 49 games. He has four goals and four assists in 49 games this season.