JASON ZUCKER NEWS

Set to return Friday Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Zucker (illness) will be available for Friday's game against Chicago, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Zucker has been sidelined since early November due to a severe viral issue. While he'll remain out for Wednesday's game against the Flames, he's slated to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup. The 33-year-old appeared in 12 games prior to his absence, racking up four goals, three assists, 15 hits and four PIM while averaging 14:44 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could return by this weekend Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Zucker (illness) could return to game action by this weekend, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Zucker has missed the last two weeks due to a severe viral issue, and he didn't have a timetable to return. However, he now appears to be closing in on getting back to game action. The 33-year-old will remain sidelined for Monday's game against Edmonton and could also miss Wednesday's matchup against the Flames, but it seems as though he'll be in the mix to suit up Friday against the Blackhawks or Sunday against the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Viral Illness Will Keep Zucker Out Longer Than Expected The Buffalo Sabres begin the Western portion of their four-game road swing in Salt Lake City on Wednesday with a lineup depleted by injury a...

NOVEMBER 12 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

No timeline for return Zucker is dealing with a severe viral issue and has no timeline for his return to the lineup, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News on Monday.

Impact Zucker remains on injured reserve and is out indefinitely. He has already missed the last three games, and it's unclear when he will return to the ice for practices. Zucker has contributed four goals, three assists, 27 shots on net and 15 hits over 12 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres Overtime Woes Continue In Loss To Mammoth The Buffalo Sabres entered their match against the Utah Mammoth with a short-handed roster, as illnesses to winger Jason Zucker and center J...

NOVEMBER 5 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Alex Lyon carries Buffalo Sabres to an overtime loss against the Utah Mammoth The Buffalo Sabres entered this game without a number of their key forwards including Zach Benson, Jason Zucker, and Jiri Kulich. It wasn't...

NOVEMBER 5 • SABRENOISE.COM

Designated for IR Zucker (illness) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Zucker was already considered a heavy doubt to play versus the Mammoth on Tuesday, but this move confirms the veteran winger won't be an option. Even if the Sabres' use a retroactive designation for Zucker's IR placement, he should be expected to miss at least the team's next three outings while on IR. Beck Malenstyn and Isak Rosen could see increased minutes with Zucker on the shelf.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Zucker (illness) is unlikely to play against Utah on Tuesday, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Zucker didn't participate in Monday's practice, and he will probably be replaced on the top line by Jack Quinn. The 33-year-old Zucker has four goals, seven points, 27 shots on net and 15 hits across 12 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

"Something I'd rather not say": William Nylander keeps his lower-body injury under wraps after hard cross-check during Sabres game caused him to miss 1 game Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander kept his lower-body injury under wraps following a cross-check to the midsection in open ice fr...

OCTOBER 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Expected to play Friday Zucker (upper body) is expected to be good to go for Friday's game against the Maple Leafs.

Impact Zucker exited Wednesday's game against the Red Wings due to an upper-body injury, but he participated in Friday's morning skate and should be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back set. Zucker has recorded four goals, an assist, 11 hits, four PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 14:36 of ice time over seven appearances to begin the year.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2

Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Exits Wednesday's contest Zucker (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings.

Impact Zucker was hurt on a hit along the boards in the second period. Prior to his exit, he scored a goal on two shots, giving him four tallies and an assist through seven appearances this year. He's been a steady middle-six option as well as a member of the first power-play unit, so his potential absence looms large. Zucker's status for a pair of games against the Maple Leafs this weekend is yet to be determined.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Zucker's start this season with the Buffalo Sabres deserves more attention The left winger has stepped up in an important way for a team hoping to hit its stride.

OCTOBER 21 • SABRENOISE.COM

Doan scores 2 goals and Lyon makes 32 saves as the Sabres beat the Panthers 3-0

Josh Doan scored two power-play goals, Alex Lyon made 32 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3-0

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Shines on power play in win Zucker scored two power-play goals, one the game-winner, in Wednesday's 8-4 victory over the Senators.

Impact The two tallies came less than two minutes apart midway through the second period, staking the Sabres to a 5-2 lead. Zucker has three points, all goals, through four games to begin the season as the 33-year-old attempts to reach the 20-goal plateau for the eighth time in his career.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres beat the Senators 8-4 for their first victory of the season.

Jack Quinn gave Buffalo the lead for the first time this season with a shot that missed the net and still went in, and the Sabres had two more power-play scores and a short-handed...

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Pots goal in loss to Boston Zucker scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Zucker scored the Sabres' first goal of the 2025-26 season with a snap shot at the 9:46 mark of the third period. However, Buffalo couldn't complete the comeback and settled for another defeat. Zucker had 53 points in the 2024-25 season, the second-best output of his career, and he figures to play a key role on offense for the Sabres in 2025-26 once again. Through two games, he's already unleashed eight shots.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss to Boston Zucker scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Zucker scored the Sabres' first goal of the 2025-26 season with a snap shot at the 9:46 mark of the third period. However, Buffalo couldn't complete the comeback and settled for another defeat. Zucker had 53 points in the 2024-25 season, the second-best output of his career, and he figures to play a key role on offense for the Sabres in 2025-26 once again. Through two games, he's already unleashed eight shots.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE