Mittelstadt has four goals and five assists in 31 games this season. The 21-year-old center has recorded 39 points (17+22) in 114 NHL games, dating back to the end of the 2017-18 season. He was Buffalo's first-round pick (eighth overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft.
The Amerks have been on a great run. Entering play on Sunday, they led the North Division and the Eastern Conference with 40 points and an 18-4-4 record. They've won three in a row, six of their last seven, and are 13-1-2 since Nov. 1.
Rochester's next game is Wednesday night in Binghamton. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. They'll be back home on Friday and Saturday with games against Binghamton and Utica at Blue Cross Arena. Visit Amerks.com for all the latest news and ticket information.