The Sabres earned a commanding 58-40 lead in 5-on-5 shot attempts and drew seven minor penalties, the first of which saw Jonathan Huberdeau open the scoring on a shorthanded breakaway. Rasmus Dahlin had attempted to break up a clearing attempt, but the puck banked off his stick and toward Huberdeau as he exited the Calgary zone.

The Sabres are pretty much all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but the Flames continue to push for a spot and are looking to bolster their lineup.

The Calgary Flames are in a weird spot. Last season, they were definite sellers, moving Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Chris Tanev before the 2024 trade deadline.

Cozens is in the second year of a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and has posted 10 goals and 16 assists in 53 games this season. His production has dipped since his breakout 2022–23 campaign when he recorded 31 goals and 68 points, but he remains a highly regarded center with term and a manageable $7.1 million yearly cap hit through 2030.

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have interest in a new trade target ahead of the March 7 deadline. According to reports from NHL insider Kevin Weekes, the Leafs are among multiple teams expressing interest in acquiring Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens,

Multiple sources have reported that the Calgary Flames are interested in acquiring Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported Tuesday that the Flames organization have been "enamoured" by Cozens all season and would like to add him for more depth in their top six forward group.