JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Thu 11/23/23 12:13 AM

Peterka scored a goal in the first period of Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
This guy is hot. Peterka has 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in his last 12 games and extended his point streak to four games (two goals, three assists). At this rate, Peterka will double his 32-point season from 2022-23. The 20-year-old winger is tied with Casey Mittelstadt for second in team scoring with 15 points, one behind Rasmus Dahlin. Peterka's eight goals tie him with Jeff Skinner for the team lead.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Sun 11/19/23 10:20 PM

Peterka registered two assists in a 3-2 win over Chicago on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka's second helper was recorded on the power play. He's up to seven goals and 14 points in 18 outings this season, including two points with the man advantage. While Sunday was a positive night for him overall, it is a little concerning that he logged just 14:35 of ice time, which is his lowest since Oct. 27. Peterka averaged only 13:22 over his first eight contests this campaign, and his offensive production reflected that modest role (three goals, no assists), but the 21-year-old supplied four goals and nine points while averaging 16:53 over nine appearances from Oct. 29-Nov. 17. If his role declines again, his scoring might begin to take a hit too, but Sunday's game alone isn't enough to constitute a trend.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Sat 11/18/23 12:01 AM

Peterka scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka has enjoyed a productive November with three goals and five assists over eight games. The 21-year-old winger tallied in the third period Friday, but the Sabres couldn't find an equalizer. He's up to seven goals, 12 points, 43 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating through 17 contests overall. Peterka continues to provide solid scoring-only production from a second-line role, and he may get a boost in power-play time while Tage Thompson (upper body) is out.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Sat 11/11/23 9:44 AM

Peterka scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
The 21-year-old sprung Jeff Skinner for a breakaway goal in the final minute of the second period to give the Sabres a 2-1 lead, then Peterka potted the eventual game-winner early in the third as he tapped home a slick feed from the behind the net by Tage Thompson. Peterka produced a solid 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games as a rookie last season, but the 2020 second-round pick appears headed for a breakout 2023-24 campaign with six goals -- including two game winners -- and 10 points in 14 contests.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Sat 11/4/23 11:39 PM

Peterka had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka scored a power-play goal in the first period on a shot from the top of the left circle. He's riding a five-game, six-point streak (three goals, three assists). Peterka is looking to build on a 32-point rookie campaign. He already has five goals in 12 games. Last season, he put up 12.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Fri 11/3/23 11:52 PM

Peterka managed an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka extended his point streak to four games (two goals, two assists), and he's added 10 shots on net in that span. The winger is getting a top-line look at even strength since Alex Tuch started the season slow alongside Tage Thompson. Peterka is up to six points, 24 shots and a plus-1 rating through 11 contests, offering some upside in scoring-only fantasy formats.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Sat 10/28/23 12:17 AM

Peterka scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka snapped a three-game drought with his first-period tally. The 21-year-old winger has struggled to find consistency while playing on the third line this season, but he's managed to pot three goals through eight contests. He's also picked up 15 shots on net, two PIM and an even plus-minus rating. Peterka doesn't play an overly physical game, so he'll have to score to get on the fantasy radar in redraft formats.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Fri 10/13/23 10:22 AM

Peterka scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka was responsible for all of Buffalo's offense in the loss, following up a blocked shot with a wrister that got by Igor Shesterkin and cutting the Sabres' deficit to 3-1 in the second period. The 22-year-old Peterka had 12 goals and 32 points in his first full NHL campaign last year. He's in line for a top-six role to open the 2023-24 season, skating on the Sabres' second line with Dylan Cozens and Victor Olofsson.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Tue 3/28/23 9:51 AM

Peterka tallied a power-play goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka tied the game 2-2 with a power-play marker in the second period, beating Jake Allen from a sharp angle. The 21-year-old Peterka has been productive of late, recording nine points (two goals, seven assists) in his last nine games. The German forward is up to 10 goals and 30 points through 68 contests this season.

JJ Peterka
LW BUF
Fri 3/24/23 11:11 PM

Peterka collected two assists in Friday's 5-4 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Both helpers came in the first period as the Sabres jumped out to a 3-1 lead before the 11-minute mark and chased Akira Schmid from the game. Peterka has three multi-point performances in his last seven games, and the 21-year-old has been clicking on a kid line with the 22-year-old Dylan Cozens and the 21-year-old Jack Quinn. Despite his meager totals on the season (nine goals and 29 points through 66 games), Peterka could provide fantasy rosters with a late boost for the stretch run.