Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers - NHL Game Preview - January 8, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Jan 9

12:00AM

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New York NYR--	-	-	-

Madison Square GardenNew York, NY

Sabres	2.90 GF AVG	3.39 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Rangers	2.64 GF AVG	2.58 GA AVG	18.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Michael Kesselring (D)	Lower Body	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18
Tyson Kozak (C)	Undisclosed	12-07-2025Day-to-Day
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Adam Fox (D)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Matt Rempe (C)	Upper Body	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Adam Edstrom (C)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Day-to-Day

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