Samuelsson (upper body) is in Monday's lineup against the Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Samuelsson suffered a minor injury Saturday against the Devils, but he'll be back in the lineup without missing any time. The 23-year-old is averaging 19:27 of ice time per contest this season but has been held to just three points through 18 games.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Game-time decision
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Samuelsson (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Rangers on Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Samuelsson required some stitches to repair his lower lip after he was clipped by a stick in the first period of Saturday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey. He didn't return to the contest as a precaution because of concussion protocol. Samuelsson has chipped in one goal, two assists, 16 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 41 hits across 18 contests this campaign. He took part in the morning skate alongside Rasmus Dahlin, which is an encouraging sign.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Won't finish Saturday's game
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Samuelsson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Devils.
Samuelsson was injured in the first period. The 23-year-old blueliner can likely be considered day-to-day until the Sabres provide another update. Samuelsson plays a mainly defensive role, so his potential absence likely won't impact fantasy formats much.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Removed from IR
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Samuelsson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Samuelsson appears to be good to go for Saturday's contest against Pittsburgh following a three-game absence. He has produced one goal, two assists, 25 blocked shots and 25 hits in 11 appearances this season. Samuelsson's return to action could bump Ryan Johnson from the lineup.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Might return Saturday
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Samuelsson (lower body) could be an option to face Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Samuelsson currently remains on injured reserve but looks to be nearing a return to action. When the blueliner is back in the fold, Ryan Johnson could be sent back to AHL Rochester.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Goes on injured reserve
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Samuelsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Samuelsson will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Toronto, after being moved to the injured reserve list. He has one goal, two assists, 25 blocked shots and 25 hits in 11 appearances this season. Jacob Bryson or Ryan Johnson will fill in during Samuelsson's absence.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Suffers injury Friday
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Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Flyers.
Samuelsson logged just 2:30 of ice time in the first period before exiting the contest. Buffalo is back in action Saturday against Toronto and there should be an update on Samuelsson's status before then. He has four points through 11 games this season.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Offers assist in loss
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Samuelsson logged an assist, two hits and six blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
Samuelsson set up Rasmus Dahlin's second-period tally. The helper was Samuelsson's first point in three games, but he's been modestly productive with three points through eight outings this season. The 23-year-old blueliner has added six shots on net, 17 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He remains on the top pairing with Dahlin, though Samuelsson is more of a shutdown defender.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: First goal a game-winner
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Samuelsson scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Islanders.
Samuelsson took a pass from Casey Mittelstadt late in the second period, danced around a defender into the high slot, and wired the pack past Semyon Varlamov. It was the 23-year-old blueliner's first goal of the season and just the third of his NHL career. Samuelsson has given the Sabres solid shifts so far, producing two points, five shots on goal, seven blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating through five contests.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Playing Thursday
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Samuelsson (upper body) will be in the lineup Thursday versus Calgary, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Samuelsson was injured Tuesday and was unable to finish the 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay. Samuelsson has one assist, six hits and seven blocked shots in three games this season.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Considered day-to-day
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Samuelsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, coach Don Granato told Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald on Wednesday.
Samuelsson couldn't complete Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay because of the injury. He has an assist, six hits and seven blocks in three games with the Sabres this season. If he's not available Thursday versus Calgary, then Jacob Bryson might draw into the lineup and make his season debut.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Departs with upper-body injury
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Samuelsson left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury.
Samuelsson had an assist and two blocked shots in 17:36 of ice time prior to the injury. He's a defensive rock on the top pairing for the Sabres, so his absence will be felt on the ice, though not so much in fantasy. If he misses additional time, Jacob Bryson would likely draw into the lineup.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Clear for camp
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Samuelsson (hand/knee) was on the ice Thursday for Buffalo's first practice of training camp, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Samuelsson played through a broken hand and a sprained MCL prior to sitting out the final two games of the 2022-23 season. In 55 appearances last campaign, the 23-year-old blueliner earned 10 points, 76 shots on goal, 91 blocked shots and 107 hits. He is expected to be ready for the start of 2023-24.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Recovering from injuries
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Samuelsson had a broken hand and a sprained MCL down the stretch, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Samuelsson had been playing through the injuries prior to sitting out the final two games of the year. He will utilize the offseason to recover. Samuelsson earned 10 points, 76 shots on goal, 91 blocked shots and 107 hits in 55 games during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Done for season
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Samuelsson (undisclosed) will not dress for the Sabres' final two games of the season, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Coach Don Granato made the announcement Thursday. Samuelsson will end the season with two goals, 10 points, 107 hits and 91 blocked shots in 55 games.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Finds scoresheet in loss
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Samuelsson scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.
Samuelsson cut Buffalo's deficit to 4-2 in the third period, beating Vitek Vanecek with a wrist shot after Alex Tuch forced a turnover in the offensive zone. It's Samuelsson's second goal of the season and his first since Nov. 30. The 23-year-old defenseman has averaged 22:11 of ice time this season on the Sabres' top pairing, though he doesn't typically provide much offensively. Samuelsson now has 10 points in 55 games this season, matching a career high in point output, with a plus-14 rating.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Good to go Friday
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Samuelsson (upper body) is in Friday's lineup against the Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Samuelsson will suit up for the first time since March 11 after missing the last eight games. The 23-year-old will skate in a top-pair role alongside Rasmus Dahlin. Samuelsson has eight points in 48 games this season.
Samuelsson (upper body) will be a game-time decision Friday versus the Rangers.
Samuelsson was considered week-to-week after re-injuring his upper body March 11, but he has improved enough to be considered a game-time decision for Friday. Samuelsson has a goal, seven assists, 89 hits and 80 blocked shots in 48 games this season.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Out week-to-week
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Samuelsson is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
It appears that Samuelsson aggravated an upper-body injury that sidelined him for two games earlier this month. The 22-year-old blueliner had been logging 21:54 per game on Buffalo's top pairing while tallying a goal, seven assists, 89 hits and 80 blocked shots through 48 games. With Rasmus Dahlin also day-to-day, Kale Clague and/or Jacob Bryson will likely slot back into the lineup.
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Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson: Ready to rock
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Samuelsson (upper body) is on track to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Stars, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Samuelsson is expected to skate on the top pairing versus Dallas. The 22-year-old defender has picked up eight points and a plus-12 rating while averaging 21:53 of ice time through 46 contests this campaign.
