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Tyson Kozak • C • Sabres

Tyson Kozak Hurt Against Flyers

Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (upper body) played only a handful of minutes in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Starting on the fourth line, Kozak recorded one shot and one hit with a minus-one rating in 4:46 of ice time, but an upper-body injury forced him to leave the game in the second period. The 22-year-old made his 24th appearance of the season. Kozak ranks third on his team with 62 hits but has been anonymous offensively. So far, he has tallied only two goals and four points in 2025-26. Josh Dunne is likely to fill the gap on the fourth line if Kozak isn't ready to play on Saturday against the New York Islanders.

9 hours ago

Conor Timmins • D • Sabres

Conor Timmins to Miss 6-8 Weeks With Broken Leg

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins broke his left leg in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and will miss 6-8 weeks of action. The Sabres had a great night, with five different skaters lighting the lamp, but it was dampened by Timmins' injury late in the third period. The recovery timeline indicates that Timmins definitely won't be ready to play before February, and he will probably remain sidelined until after the Olympic break. Timmins doesn't do much on the offensive end but leads Buffalo with 70 blocks this season. He has gone goalless with 33 efforts on the net and has registered six assists in 33 games. Jacob Bryson is likely to replace Timmins in the lineup, but he doesn't have any fantasy value.

9 hours ago

Michael Kesselring • D • Sabres

Michael Kesselring Available After 14-Game Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring (lower body) is expected to end a 14-game absence in Thursday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kesselring also missed time earlier in the campaign and has been limited to nine appearances in 2025-26. While Kesselring has been a two-way contributor in previous years, he hasn't yet scored any points this season. Without the puck, he has recorded nine blocks and seven hits. Kesselring will replace Jacob Bryson as Owen Power's partner on the blue line. However, Bryson may still get an opportunity to play, as Conor Timmins (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision.

23 hours ago

Peyton Krebs • C • Sabres

Peyton Krebs Good to Go Thursday

Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs (illness) is expected to suit up on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. His status for the game was in doubt after Krebs missed Wednesday's practice due to illness. However, he appears to have made a quick recovery and will likely line up on the top line next to Tage Thompson and Josh Doan. Krebs mainly adds physicality to the line, as he ranks second on the team with 76 hits. He has yet to light the lamp this season with 37 shots on goal but does have nine assists in 32 outings.

23 hours ago

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Delivers Two Assists in Sunday's Win

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (illness) returned to the lineup with a two-assist performance in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Tuch missed one game due to illness. It was a small bump on the road for the versatile forward who has had a great month so far. In six December appearances, Tuch has notched three goals and six points. Going forward, Tuch's production may improve even more, as the Sabres are currently playing their best hockey of the year. They are riding a season-best three-game winning streak. Tuch is Buffalo's second-leading scorer, putting up 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) in 31 appearances.

4 days ago

Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Out on Thursday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (illness) will sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been dealing with an illness and soreness this week. Health issues have limited Norris to only five appearances in 2025-26. The 26-year-old has been very productive when on the ice, producing two goals and five assists. Buffalo's frontline also lost Jason Zucker (lower body) this week, giving Peyton Krebs an opportunity to skate on the first line. Krebs is also part of the second power-play unit. Buffalo's forwards could have a field day on Thursday night, as Vancouver is ranked 26th in save percentage and has the third-worst penalty kill in the league.

Dec 11

Colten Ellis • G • Sabres

Colten Ellis Enters Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis entered concussion protocol after getting hurt during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Ellis was pulled from the game late in the first period following a collision with Oilers forward David Tomasek. The 25-year-old stopped all six shots he faced against Connor McDavid's crew. He was replaced by Alex Lyon, who finished with 21 saves on 24 shots. Ellis has posted a 4-3-0 through his first eight NHL appearances this season, posting a 3.25 goals-against average with a .895 save percentage. If Ellis misses additional time, Lyon will share the Sabres crease with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Dec 10

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Added to Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is facing another spell on the sidelines after he was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff expects Zucker to "miss some time" due to a lower-body injury. Zucker was unavailable for most of November due to a viral illness. He had been hugely impressive since returning, amassing 11 points (five goals, six assists) in nine games. For the season, Zucker has notched 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) in 21 games. Josh Dunne will take Zucker's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, but he has no fantasy value.

Dec 10

Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Available Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup in Monday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He has been on the shelf for 25 games since suffering an upper-body injury during Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 9. The Sabres are expected to use Norris as the top-line center between Zach Benson and Tage Thompson. He will also join the first power-play unit. Norris makes his return in a juicy spot, as the Jets have struggled without Connor Hellebuyck (knee), allowing 3.6 goals per game across their last five outings.

Dec 1

Mattias Samuelsson • D • Sabres

Mattias Samuelsson in Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson entered concussion protocol after getting hurt in Friday's 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old exited the game in the third period after being bloodied by an elbow from Devils forward Timo Meier. Samuelsson mainly works as a stay-at-home defenseman, but he has reinvented his game in recent weeks, posting three goals and three assists over a seven-game stretch. For the season, Samuelsson has recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 22 games. He needs only three more points to set his new scoring record. Unfortunately, Samuelsson may have to wait a while to get the job done. Zach Metsa is expected to come into the lineup as Samuelsson's replacement.

Nov 29

Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Nearing Return

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup soon. On Tuesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins but hinted that he could be ready to return this weekend. The Sabres have a back-to-back scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Norris has made only one appearance so far this season. Injuries are always a risk with him, but the 26-year-old has been productive when in action. Over 240 career appearances, Norris has averaged almost 0.70 points per game.

Nov 26

Josh Doan • RW • Sabres

Josh Doan Pots Two Goals Friday Night

Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan netted two goals in Friday's 9-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, recording his second multi-goal game of the season. Doan kicked off a three-goal first period for Buffalo and scored the last of the team's three goals in the second frame, reaching seven goals for the season. In 23 outings, Doan has also recorded seven assists. As a young player, Doan has done a good job on a struggling team. He could see more success in the upcoming games after earning a top-line role, joining forces with Buffalo's top scorers, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.

Nov 22

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Tallies Four Assists in Big Win

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch notched four assists in Friday's dominant 9-3 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He set up one power-play goal and already had two assists after the first period. Tuch's impressive playmaking display has tied him with Tage Thompson as Buffalo's leading scorer this season. Through 21 outings, he has tallied 20 points, scoring seven goals and delivering 13 assists. However, Tuch's efforts in general have been disappointing this month. Prior to Friday night, he had managed only five points in nine November outings. Tuch will now attempt to build some momentum on Sunday in a tough matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes.

Nov 22

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Available Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the action on Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran forward has missed eight games due to a severe viral issue. Zucker is expected to skate with Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn on the second line, replacing Isak Rosen. He will also be a big part of the Sabres power play going forward. Four of Zucker's seven points this season have come with the man advantage. In 12 outings, he has recorded four goals and three assists.

Nov 21

Rasmus Dahlin • D • Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin Rejoins Sabres Lineup Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish blue-liner exited the lineup last week for personal reasons. Now that he's back, Dahlin is set to feature heavily at both ends for the Sabres on Saturday. In 14 appearances, Dahlin has registered nine points (one goal, eight assists), 38 shots, 17 blocks, and 12 hits, averaging 24:27 of ice time. Due to Dahlin's return, Bowen Byram will have a smaller role in the Sabres defense, dropping down to the second power-play unit.

Nov 15

Colten Ellis • G • Sabres

Colten Ellis to Make Second Career Start Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis will make his second career start in Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. He will attempt to make it two wins in two appearances, having beaten the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 with 29 saves on Oct. 22. The Sabres have allowed three or more goals in six of their last seven games, going 1-2-4, and desperately need a change in momentum. Ellis faces a tough challenge on Wednesday night, as Utah averages 29.3 shots and 3.19 goals per game. However, Buffalo catches the Mammoth at a good time, with Andr Tourigny's team having gone 1-5-0 over the last six games.

Nov 12

Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Dealing With Severe Viral Issue

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (illness) remains without a timeline for his return. On Monday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that Zucker is dealing with a serious health issue. "Real severe viral, flu-like thing that he hasn't been able to shake," Ruff said. "Undergone a lot of tests and still isn't doing that well." Zucker is set to miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth. The veteran forward has notched four goals and three assists in 12 outings during the 2025-26 campaign. Young players like Jack Quinn and Isak Rosen will have larger roles on the team until Zucker returns.

Nov 10

Jiri Kulich • C • Sabres

Jiri Kulich to "Miss Significant Time" Due to Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich (ear) is expected to "miss significant time" due to a blood clot issue, according to head coach Lindy Ruff. Kulich has already missed three games while dealing with fluid in his ears, and the team does not anticipate his return in the near future. Ruff remains hopeful that Kulich can still play this season, but that will depend on how his condition develops over the next three to four weeks. Kulich has made 12 appearances this season, contributing three goals and two assists. The Sabres are also without Jason Zucker (illness) in the offensive department, leaving players like Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund to pick up the slack. Both forwards have joined the top six and skate on the second power-play unit.

Nov 10

Rasmus Dahlin • D • Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin Takes Leave of Absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) has taken a leave of absence, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the lineup. Buffalo's star blue-liner has returned to his native Sweden to support his fianc e, who is recovering from a heart transplant. In Thursday's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Dahlin had a rough outing, finishing with a minus-three rating. Overall, he's now minus-11 this year, which is one of the lowest in the NHL. Dahlin shares the team lead with eight assists and has managed nine points in 14 games, but five of his points have come on the power play. Bowen Byram is expected to take over Dahlin's spot on the first power-play unit, increasing his fantasy value.

Nov 7

Tyson Kozak • C • Sabres

Tyson Kozak Available Versus Blues

Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. He's been sidelined for five games due to a lower-body issue. Kozak's return adds depth to a Sabres frontline that remains without Josh Norris (upper body) and Zach Benson (lower body), but he isn't an impactful player in fantasy hockey. Across seven appearances this season, Kozak has recorded two goals with five shots and 19 hits. Mason Geertsen will come out of the lineup on Thursday as a healthy scratch.

Nov 6

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