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BUF@SJS: Askarov with a great save against Jason Zucker | San Jose Sharks Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) makes a save against Jason Zucker (BUF) at 07:35 of the Game

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

Jason Zucker Scores In Season Debut In 3-1 Loss To Flyers | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

OCTOBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Scores in season debut Zucker scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Zucker missed the first nine games of the year while recovering from a sports hernia surgery. He saw 12:16 of ice time in his season debut while filling a third-line role. Zucker should also regularly factor in on the power play, where he earned 16 of his 45 points in the 2025-26 regular season. The 34-year-old winger is a risk to miss some additional time later in the year -- he's had significant absences in virtually every season since 2019-20.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

"We Made It A Little Bit Easy On Them At Times." | Jason Zucker on Loss | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 22 • YOUTUBE

"They Checked Hard." | Lindy Ruff on Philadelphia Flyers | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Flyers rookie Cole Knuble scores first 2 career goals in 3-1 victory over Sabres

Rookie forward Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Flyers vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | Oct 21, 2026

OCTOBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Good to go for Wednesday's matchup Zucker (abdomen) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Flyers, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Impact Zucker missed the start of the regular season while recovering from sports hernia surgery, but he made progress in his recovery recently, including skating on the third line during Monday's practice session. Although he didn't participate in Wednesday's morning skate, the 34-year-old has been cleared to make his regular-season debut against Philadelphia. He made 62 regular-season appearances for the Sabres last year and recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers visit the Sabres after Michkov's 2-goal game

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Buffalo Sabres after Matvei Michkov scored two goals in the Flyers' 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

On track to play Wednesday Zucker (abdomen) practiced on the third line Monday and is on track to make his regular-season debut Wednesday against the Flyers.

Impact After missing the first nine games of the season while recovering from sports hernia surgery, Zucker has been trending in the right direction recently, and his return to game action appears to be imminent. Across 62 regular-season appearances with Buffalo last year, he recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres in action against the Canadiens following overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Toronto after Zellweger's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Olen Zellweger scored two goals in the Sabres' 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Canadiens host the Sabres after shootout victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres after the Canadiens knocked off the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Panthers

The Florida Panthers face the Buffalo Sabres for a matchup within the Atlantic Division Monday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Buffalo and Utah square off in non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth meet in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Sabres host the Stars after overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres host the Dallas Stars after the Sabres defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

"He Is A Voice Of Reason" | Lindy Ruff on Jason Zucker | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Participates in morning skate Zucker (abdomen) participated in Tuesday's morning skate but is still a few weeks away from returning to game action, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zucker has spent the start of the regular season recovering from offseason sports hernia surgery, and while he appears to be trending in the right direction in his rehab process, head coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday that the 34-year-old will still require "a couple of weeks" before he's cleared for game action. Zucker made 62 regular-season appearances for Buffalo last year and recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM and 21 blocked shots while averaging 15:37 of ice time.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wild visit the Sabres after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Buffalo Sabres after Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the Wild's 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets and Sabres meet for 2026 season opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Buffalo Sabres for the season opener

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Dahlin eager to build on last season after Atlantic-winning Sabres snapped 14-year playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is ready to open his ninth NHL season with a clear head and a refreshed objective

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Zucker (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve by the Sabres on Monday.

Impact General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced in mid-September that Zucker wouldn't be ready for the start of the season while recovering from sports hernia surgery, so his move to injured reserve isn't very surprising. Kekalainen said that Zucker could miss "a couple of weeks," so the 34-year-old could be in the mix to return as early as mid-October.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Ostlund expresses excitement about potential Sabres kid line The Buffalo Sabres will have new-look forward lines to open 2026-27 after Alex Tuch's exit and Jason Zucker's injury. Noah Ostlund has an id...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SABRENOISE.COM

Jason Zucker's absence creates major opportunities for key Sabres in camp Injuries were a major issue early in the season for the Buffalo Sabres last year, and it looks like they are already going to be without one...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SABRENOISE.COM

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Flyers rookie Cole Knuble scores first 2 career goals in 3-1 victory over Sabres

Flyers visit the Sabres after Michkov's 2-goal game

Sabres in action against the Canadiens following overtime win

Buffalo visits Toronto after Zellweger's 2-goal game

Canadiens host the Sabres after shootout victory

Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Panthers

Buffalo and Utah square off in non-conference matchup

Sabres host the Stars after overtime win

Wild visit the Sabres after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

Blue Jackets and Sabres meet for 2026 season opener

Dahlin eager to build on last season after Atlantic-winning Sabres snapped 14-year playoff drought