Alex Tuch Won't Play Monday, Closing In On Return

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (lower body) skated Monday morning as part of the extra skate and is therefore unlikely to play against Arizona. Tuch has missed the last three games for Buffalo but appears to be closing in on a return from a lower-body injury. The star forward has 17 points (eight goals, nine […]

Rasmus Dahlin Back For Buffalo Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus Montreal. He was hurt Tuesday against Detroit and couldn't play in Thursday's meeting with Boston, but luckily for the Sabres, Dahlin is good to go again on Saturday. The offensively-gifted blue-liner sits among the team's top scorers with 21 points […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/9/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Rasmus Dahlin A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Dahlin played over 25 minutes on Tuesday, but he suffered an injury at some time during that game and it has apparently gotten worse as time has gone by. […]

Alex Tuch Exits With Injury

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Nashville. The 27-year-old had a busy day at the office before exiting, logging four shots on goal and six further shot attempts in 16:19 of action. The team is expected to give an update on his status on Monday. Tuch […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 12/04 to 12/10

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Jordan Greenway Won't Play On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (upper body) won't be available for Sunday's game against Nashville. He was injured in Saturday's encounter with the Hurricanes and will miss his fourth contest of the campaign. Greenway has contributed two goals and five assists in 21 appearances while logging 29 hits and 20 blocks. His spot in […]

NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for December 2, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. On Thursday night there were 14 games on the slate, negating the ability to take advantage of so much of the value that was presented to us except in the most extreme circumstances. That was a shame, as multiple inexpensive lines had […]

Jordan Greenway To Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway will likely return to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the St. Louis Blues. The former Minnesota Wild winger has missed the last three games due to a personal matter. "I think he's a legitimate option for St. Louis. He looked very good," Sabres head coach Don Granato said. The […]

Devon Levi Loaned To AHL Rochester

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi has been loaned to the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The 21-year-old was given an opportunity to take over as the club's No. 1 netminder to begin the season but has struggled with both his health and his performance. The seventh-round pick from 2020 owns a 3.73 goals-against average and […]

Alex Tuch Scores Two Goals Against Rangers

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored two goals in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Tuch found the back of the net in the final minute of the second period to extend the lead for the Sabres, while his second goal of the night was scored with under five minutes remaining in the third […]

Casey Mittelstadt Extends Point Streak In Victory

Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt finished with a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Mittelstadt extended his point streak to five consecutive games in the contest, while the three-point performance was a season-high for the Sabres forward. Mittelstadt has totaled four goals and 16 assists for a team-high of 20 […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Earns Victory Against Rangers

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 25-of-26 shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Luukkonen's strong performance included an incredible diving stick save to stop a scoring chance, while the only goal that he surrendered came at the midway point of the third period by Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad on a power-play. […]

Mattias Samuelsson A Game-Time Call Monday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Rangers. He was forced to exit Saturday's clash with New Jersey early after taking a stick to the face. However, Samuelsson looks to be on a comeback trail, as he skated Monday morning, which is a good sign regarding […]

Zach Benson Will Stick In NHL

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson is set to play in his 10th game of the season on Friday, which will burn the first year of his ELC. Benson was drafted 13th overall in this year's draft, which is a spot that normally doesn't see players play in the NHL right away. Nonetheless, the Sabres have […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/24/23): NHL DFS Lineups

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DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/22/23): NHL DFS Lineups

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JJ Peterka Dishes Out Two Assists

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 […]

Rasmus Dahlin Amasses Three Points In Sunday's Win

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin had his first three-point game of the season on Sunday, helping the team to a 3-2 triumph at Chicago. He opened the scoring five minutes into the game and posted a couple of assists, including one on the power play. Dahlin kicked off November by recording only two points in […]

Henri Jokiharju Ready To Return On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (illness) is set to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's battle with Chicago. The 24-year-old has been unavailable for a pair of games due to an illness, but he's on track to play against his former team. Jokiharju, who joined Buffalo from Chicago in 2019, has shown some good form this […]

Zach Benson Back For Buffalo On Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) will rejoin the lineup Friday versus Winnipeg. The young winger has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to play for the first time since Oct. 29. Benson's rookie campaign has yet to take off, with the 18-year-old going goalless and having only two points through […]

Alex Tuch Expected To Return Friday

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is likely to return to the lineup for Friday night's road contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran winger has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line alongside Jeff Skinner and Dylan Cozens in Thursday's practice. "It's a coach's decision now. I […]

Tage Thompson Considered Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) will be out week-to-week. Thompson was injured in Tuesday's contest against Boston, and it was initially unclear how much time he will miss due to the injury, but know we know that Buffalo expects to have him back in less than two months. "Less than a couple of […]

Tage Thompson Expected To Miss "Significant Time"

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) is facing a long-term absence after getting hurt in Tuesday's matchup against Boston. He exited the game after getting hit on his left wrist by a puck. Thompson also left in the first period when he suffered a cut from a skate blade but was able to return. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/14/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Alex Tuch To Remain Out On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (upper body) will miss a third straight game Tuesday versus Boston. The team is targeting a return for him on Friday against Winnipeg. Tuch had just heated up before getting injured and has tallied nine of his 10 points this season in his last seven appearances. Dylan Cozens worked […]

Dylan Cozens Set To Return Friday

Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (upper body) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. Cozens missed the last two games after suffering an injury in a fight with Philadelphia Flyer Garnett Hathaway. The 22-year-old will return to a top six role with first powerplay duties, making him a must-start player. He […]

Matthew Savoie To Debut On Top Line Friday

Buffalo Sabres forward Matthew Savoie is expected to make his NHL debut on Friday at home against the Minnesota Wild. The rookie appears to be in a nice position for early success as he has practiced with Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner on the team's top line over the last two days while even getting […]

Rasmus Dahlin Contributes With Goal In Loss

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored his third goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old leveled the game at two goals as he beat Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta with a shot from the faceoff circle at the midway point of the third period. Dahlin is up to three […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Surrenders Three Goals In Defeat

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24-of-27 shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Hurricanes. The 24-year-old gave his team a chance to win as the only Hurricanes goals in regulation came on a power-play in the opening frame and later at even-strength around the midway point of the third period. Hurricanes […]