Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has missed the past three games due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old will head back to the first line, teaming up with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. These three have been Buffalo's most prolific forwards all season. Peterka has contributed 19 goals and 32 assists across 61 games. Before exiting the lineup, Peterka went scoreless in back-to-back games. However, he has improved his scoring rate recently and was riding a season-best seven-game point streak only a couple of weeks ago.
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will not suit up on Monday evening when the Sabres face the Boston Bruins. The 23-year-old has missed the previous two contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. With Peterka sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Jordan Greenway to continue to have a role on the top forward line alongside Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson. Before his injury, Peterka tallied four goals with six helpers over his last nine contests. Through 61 total games this season, Peterka has found the back of the net 19 times and added 32 helpers, with 12 of his points coming on the power play.
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will remain sidelined on Saturday evening when the Sabres face the Vegas Golden Knights. Peterka was unable to play in their previous contest on Wednesday evening due to this same injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted that he is "feeling a lot better." Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Monday evening. With Peterka sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Zach Benson to continue to play on the top line alongside Tage Thompson and Josh Norris. Before his injury, Peterka found the back of the net four times and added six helpers with a +4 rating. Through 61 games this season, the 23-year-old has enjoyed a career-season tallying 51 points.
JJ Peterka Dealing With Lower-Body Injury, Questionable For Wednesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) is dealing with an injury and could miss their next contest on Wednesday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. Peterka was unable to participate during Tuesday's practice due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Wednesday's game. Peterka is currently riding a two-game scoreless streak but enjoyed an offensive surge prior to this slump. Before this two-game stretch, he was riding a seven-game point streak where he found the back of the net four times and added six helpers. During this span he logged 18 shots on goal with 16 penalty minutes and a +4 rating. Through 61 total games, the 23-year-old has tallied 51 points (19 goals) with 12 of his points coming on the power-play. If he were to sit out, Zach Benson would move up to the top-six.
JJ Peterka Scores Hat Trick In Victory Over Boston
Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka scored three goals and added an assist during their victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. Peterka would tally his helper on Tage Thompson's first goal in the opening frame. In the second, Peterka would find the back of the net for the first time. Then, in the third, Peterka would strike twice, with one of his goals being an empty-netter. Peterka has begun to heat up as he has tallied seven points (four goals, three helpers) over his last four contests. Before this stretch, Peterka was riding a 12-game goal-scoring drought. Overall, the 23-year-old has scored 14 goals with 25 assists through 48 contests. He will look to stay hot on Friday when he faces the Nashville Predators.
Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh. He's returning to action after missing a couple of games with a concussion. Peterka is an exciting talent who opened the campaign on the top line. He's set to head back to the line on Wednesday, with a spot on the second power-play unit also reserved for Peterka. The Penguins defense has struggled so far, allowing 4.00 goals per game, meaning Peterka makes his comeback in a favorable spot.
Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka has been diagnosed with a concussion. He was injured in the first period of Saturday's 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Peterka was forced to exit the contest in the first period after absorbing a big hit from Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon. The young forward kicked off the campaign on the top line and notched an assist in Friday's season-opening 4-1 loss to the Devils. Considering the nature of the injury, it's unclear when Peterka will be able to return to the lineup. Jordan Greenway replaced him on the first line on Saturday. Jason Zucker and Jiri Kulich are also candidates to move up in the lineup during Peterka's absence. Buffalo returns to action on Thursday versus Los Angeles.
Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka (upper body) left Saturday's game early with an injury. In the opening period, the 22-year-old took a hard hit from New Jersey defenseman Brenden Dillon and remained down on the ice before leaving the game. Peterka tallied an assist in the season opener on Friday afternoon on a goal scored by Owen Power and once again started on the top line on Saturday afternoon. Fantasy managers should monitor the 22-year-old's status before their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Nashville Predators. If Peterka were to miss an extended period, Jordan Greenway or Jason Zucker are candidates to slot in as the top left wing.
Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka scored for the fourth consecutive game on Friday, helping his squad to a win 5-2 over the Devils. He bagged the team's fourth goal in the final minute of action with the net empty. The 22-year-old winger has sparked into life lately playing next to Tage Thompson, who had a big four-goal game on Friday. Thompson and Peterka share the team lead with 26 goals, and the latter has added 20 assists in 74 games during a career year. The two will look to shake the Maple Leafs next on Saturday.
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka helped to set up two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. He had an even-strength assist when Rasmus Dahlin opened the scoring early in the game and produced a power-play helper in the second frame on a Jeff Skinner marker. Peterka now has points from each of the last three games, and he's actually been hot for a while, registering five goals and seven assists across an 11-game stretch. It's been a great three-week run for Peterka, who notched just two points through his first seven outings of 2023-24.
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