Cozens registered two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-4 loss against the Blues.
In the past nine games, Cozens has recorded four points (one goal and three assists) and 26 shots on goal. The 22-year-old is averaging 17:55 of ice time in this span and has contributed on the power play, scoring one goal. He is playing on the second line with John-Jason Peterka and Zach Benson, who are also youngsters in the league.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Returns to action Friday
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Cozens (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Minnesota.
Cozens has missed the last week of action as he was hurt Nov. 3 against the Flyers. Cozens is off to a good start this season with three goals and seven points in 11 games. Look for him to skate on the third line and top power-play unit against the Wild.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Practicing in regular jersey
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Cozens (upper body) is back at practice in a regular jersey Friday, albeit with a full face shield, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Cozens was injured versus the Flyers on Nov. 3 and has missed the last two games. The seventh overall selection in 2019, Cozens has three goals and seven points in 11 games this season. He remains questionable for Friday night's game versus Minnesota.
Cozens (upper body) may be able to practice in a few days, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he won't be available to play Tuesday against Carolina.
Cozens didn't take part in Monday's practice after he sat out Saturday's 6-4 win over Toronto. He has provided three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net and 13 hits in 11 games this season. Casey Mittelstadt and Peyton Krebs are slated to fill in as middle-six centers until Cozens can return.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Unavailable Saturday
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Cozens (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Toronto, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Cozens has three goals and seven points in 11 contests this year after setting career highs in 2022-23 with 31 markers and 68 points. He's regarded as day-to-day, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News, so Cozens might still be an option Tuesday against Carolina. His absence could push Victor Olofsson, who was a healthy scratch in Buffalo's previous three games, into the lineup Saturday.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Deposits goal in loss
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Cozens scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
Cozens tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, but the Devils took the lead for good 1:42 later. The 22-year-old struggled early in the season, but he's gotten on the scoresheet in six straight contests, accumulating all seven of his points in that span. The 22-year-old forward has added 19 shots on net, 10 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Nets OT winner
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Cozens scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay.
After the Lightning tied the game late in the third period, Cozens answered with the game-winner in overtime, beating Jonas Johansson with a long-range wrist shot. It's the first point of the season for Cozens after he broke out with 31 goals and 68 points in 81 games with the Sabres last year. The 22-year-old center's opened the season on Buffalo's second line with John-Jason Peterka and Peyton Krebs while continuing to work on the top power-play unit.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Good to go
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Cozens (undisclosed) will play Friday versus the Penguins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Cozens was sore after practice Wednesday and didn't play versus Columbus. The 22-year-old is now back in action and ready to center the second line in the Sabres' last preseason contest. He'll likely be in that role and on the first power-play unit when the puck drops versus the Rangers on Thursday.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Sitting out Wednesday
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Cozens (undisclosed) was sore after Wednesday's morning skate and won't play versus the Blue Jackets, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
It doesn't seem to be a significant injury at this time, but the Sabres will be cautious with one of their top centers. Cozens could be available for Friday's preseason finale versus the Penguins or Buffalo's Opening Night game next Thursday versus the Rangers.
Cozens scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 7-6 shootout win over the Red Wings.
The 21-year-old's first tally of the night gave him 30 on the season -- a huge jump from the 13 he scored in 2021-22. Cozens is putting the finishing touches on a breakout campaign, and while the Sabres are all but eliminated from the playoffs, he's going down swinging with five goals and nine points in the last eight games.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Scores lone goal
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Cozens scored a goal on three shots in the Sabres' 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.
Cozens opened the scoring Tuesday, scoring on the power play to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. This goal gives Cozens six points in his last seven games as he continues his breakout campaign. On the season, the Canadian forward has 28 goals and 62 points in 74 games.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Two points against Devils
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Cozens notched a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-4 win over New Jersey.
The 22-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period, converting a slick pass from Jack Quinn. Cozens has slowed down since his blistering start to the season, but through 12 games in March he still has a tidy five goals and eight points and has reached 60 points for the first time in his career. Next milestone on tap -- Cozens needs two more tallies for his first 30-goal campaign.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Tallies goal against Nashville
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Cozens found the back of the net in a 7-3 loss to Nashville on Tuesday.
Cozens entered the contest in a three-game scoring drought. He ended that slump early in the second period while narrowing the Predators' lead to 2-1. Cozens has 27 goals and 58 points in 69 outings in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Two points in win
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Cozens tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Cozens gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead midway through the third period, beating Matt Murray after corraling a loose puck in front of the net. The 22-year-old Cozens would add an assist later in the period on Alex Tuch's power-play tally. It's been a breakout season for Cozens, who's up to 26 goals and 57 points through 65 games while earning a consistent role in Buffalo's top six. The scoring snapped a two-game pointless streak for Cozens in his first multi-point game since Feb. 26.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Nets 25th goal of 2022-23
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Cozens collected a goal in Buffalo's 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.
Cozens opened the scoring early in the second period. It was his 25th goal and 55th point in 62 contests this season. The 22-year-old is on a three-game scoring streak with two goals and three points in that span.
