Benson (undisclosed) is expected to play against Ottawa on Wednesday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Benson returned to the ice for Tuesday's practice after sitting out Monday's session with an undisclosed injury. He is projected to play on the top line and first power-play unit against the Senators on Wednesday. Benson has two goals, 13 points, 33 shots on net and 18 hits in 14 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Considered day-to-day
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Benson didn't participate in Monday's practice session and is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said that Benson's absence from practice was deemed a maintenance day, but the Sabres will see how he feels over the next few days before determining his status for Wednesday's game against Ottawa. The 21-year-old got banged up in the third period of Saturday's win over the Kings. Benson is expected to skate Tuesday morning and could join the team for practice, and a better idea of his availability for Wednesday could come into focus based on his participation level Tuesday.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Adds two more assists
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Benson logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added four shots on net and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Benson has two goals and five helpers during a four-game point streak. The 21-year-old forward is finding success on the top line, and he's also helped to spark Tage Thompson's offense during the Sabres' three-game winning streak. Benson is up to two goals, 11 helpers, 33 shots on net, 18 hits, 12 PIM, eight blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 14 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Records three points in win
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Benson scored a goal on three shots, dished two power-play assists, logged two hits, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Ducks.
One of Benson's helpers came on the power play. The winger took some time to get going this season, but he's now scored in consecutive games, and he's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of his last eight outings. He's up to two goals, nine assists, 29 shots on net, 17 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 13 appearances. As long as he's playing in the top six and maintains a power-play role, Benson is poised to be a productive winger in fantasy, especially since he looks committed to upping his physical play this year.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Finds twine in win
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Benson scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Sharks.
This was Benson's first goal of the season. The 21-year-old has added seven assists, 26 shots on net, 15 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-7 rating while seeing steady top-six minutes. Benson has plenty of talent, and his confidence should be up after seeing rubber meet twine to close out this contest. If he gets hot, there won't be many more chances for fantasy managers to buy low on him.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Sets up tying goal
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Benson logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.
Benson has helpers in consecutive contests and three assists over seven outings this year. The 21-year-old, who signed an seven-year extension in June, hasn't quite gotten off to the right start in 2026-27, but he continues to see top-six minutes and power-play time. He's added 12 shots on net, 12 hits, four PIM and four blocked shots. Fantasy managers can afford to be patient with a player who could still put together a breakout campaign.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Inks long-term extension
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Benson signed a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension with the Sabres on Wednesday.
This deal keeps Benson with the Sabres as part of the team's core while on an affordable deal. He had 13 goals and 43 points over 65 regular-season outings in 2025-26. At just 21 years old, he still has time to grow on offense, though expectations will be higher moving forward with his new contract. Expect Benson to fill a top-six role regularly in 2026-27.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: One of each in Game 6 win
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Benson scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist, added 10 PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 6.
Benson has earned three goals and three assists over six games in the second round. He's also been right in the mix when things get nasty in the playoffs -- he's earned five misconduct penalties this postseason. The 21-year-old winger is up to five goals, four assists, 24 shots on net, 16 hits, 62 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 12 playoff contests while often playing in a top-six role.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots PP winner on birthday
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Benson scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Canadiens in Game 4.
The young winger celebrated his 21st birthday in style. Benson got the puck in front of Jakub Dobes during a third-period power play and slipped a backhander past the Montreal netminder to break a 2-2 tie. Benson has gotten onto the scoresheet in four of the Sabres' last five games. Through 10 playoff contests this year, he has collected four goals and seven points. He'll look to stay hot as the series shifts back to Buffalo for Game 5 on Thursday.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Scores, assists in Game 6
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Benson scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
Benson didn't have a point in three contests to begin the 2026 postseason, but he has turned things around with two goals and one assist in his last three appearances. The 20-year-old had a career year offensively in the 2025-26 regular season, collecting 13 goals and 43 points in 65 outings. Benson has proven to be a capable depth scorer for the Sabres, and that should continue during the team's playoff run.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots goal in Game 4 win
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Benson scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4.
Benson had the third goal in a span of 4:58 early in the third period as the Sabres established a quick lead. This was his first career playoff point. He's added eight shots on net, six hits, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating over four outings in this first-round series against the Bruins. The 20-year-old could get more minutes if Jason Zucker (undisclosed) misses Tuesday's Game 5 after leaving Sunday's contest early.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots pair in win
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Benson scored twice on three shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Benson put the Sabres ahead 2-0 in the first period, but that lead didn't last. He ended up adding the empty-netter in the third to cap the Sabres' rally in the final frame. Benson had gone six games without a goal prior to Wednesday, adding just two assists in that span. He's now at 12 goals, 39 points, 108 shots on net, 39 hits, 49 PIM and a plus-21 rating across 62 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Adds two more points Sunday
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Benson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Benson played a big role in the third period, helping out on a Jack Quinn goal before eventually giving the Sabres a 5-4 lead with his own tally. This was Benson's second multi-point effort in a row, and he has two goals and four assists over his last five contests. The 20-year-old winger is currently in a bottom-six role, which could limit his output. He has nine goals, 34 points, 90 shots on net and a plus-24 rating over 54 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Two points in Saturday's win
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Benson produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Both points came in the third period as the Sabres broke open a 1-1 tie. It was Benson's first multi-point performance since Jan. 10, and his first goal since returning from an upper-body injury after the Olympic break. On the season, he's delivered eight goals and 32 points -- a new career high -- in 53 contests.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Off injured reserve
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Benson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve Saturday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
The Sabres returned Anton Wahlberg to AHL Rochester in a corresponding move. Benson has seven goals, 26 points, 20 PIM, 75 shots, 21 hits and 15 blocks in 42 appearances in 2025-26. He missed four straight games due to the injury, and an illness delayed his return to practice. However, he will return to the lineup against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not returning Friday
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Benson (upper body) won't return to the lineup Friday versus the Panthers, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Benson remains on injured reserve. He wasn't expected to return Friday, instead targeting Saturday's game versus the Lightning, likely in an effort to avoid the back-to-back set. Benson will miss his fourth straight game, but it appears he's close to rejoining the Sabres' lineup, at which point he'll likely fill a middle-six role.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Game-time call
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Benson (upper body) will be a game-time decision in Florida on Friday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
While head coach Lindy Ruff hasn't ruled out Benson against the Panthers, it seems more likely that he will suit up Saturday in Tampa Bay. Benson has missed three games with the injury. He has seven goals and 19 assists in 42 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Put on injured reserve
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Benson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Benson won't play during Buffalo's three-game road trip, which begins against New Jersey on Wednesday, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. The Sabres also put Jordan Greenway (abdomen) on the IR list, while officially activating Josh Dunne (undisclosed), Josh Norris (upper body) and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) in corresponding moves. Benson has seven goals and 26 points in 42 outings in 2025-26.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Set to miss road trip
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Benson (upper body) is not expected to return during the Sabres' three-game road trip, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Monday.
Benson was already ruled out against the Devils on Wednesday, but it seems his absence will linger a little longer. Considering the 20-year-old winger has already missed two games due to his upper-body problem, fantasy managers can likely expect him to be designated for injured reserve prior to Wednesday's contest to clear roster space for the return of Josh Norris (ribs).
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Benson (upper body, undisclosed) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Devils, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
The reason for Wednesday's absence is unrelated to the upper-body injury that caused Benson to miss the last two games before the Olympic break. The 20-year-old has had a strong season so far, registering 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 42 games played for the Sabres this season. Benson will start the post-Olympic break stretch run four points away from matching his most in a season in his young career.
