JASON ZUCKER NEWS

Two helpers against Jackets Zucker picked up two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

Impact The veteran winger has found a groove since the calendar flipped to 2025. Despite missing a couple games in late January due to an illness, Zucker has remained productive, delivering seven goals and 14 points in 13 contests since the beginning of the new year. The surge has left Zucker two tallies short of his seventh career 20-goal campaign.

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Goals in back-to-back games Zucker potted a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Zucker's goal at 17:25 of the second period stood as the game-winner. The left-shot winger has scored in back-to-back games and has earned four assists and seven points over his last seven outings. Zucker will continue to be relied upon in a top-six role and on the No. 1 power-play unit. The 33-year-old sits fourth on the team in points with 18 goals and 20 assists over 50 contests in 2024-25.

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Sabres' Tage Thompson passes concussion-related tests after taking hit from Devils' Stefan Noesen

Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson passed concussion-related tests after being struck in the head by Devils forward Stefan Noesen, coach Lindy Ruff said following Buffalo’s 4-3 wi...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Tage Thompson leaves game after hit to head. Sabres hold off Devils for 4-3 win

Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists before leaving the game in the third period after taking a check to the head, and the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the New Jersey Devils...

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Scores in Friday's win Zucker scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Zucker has two points over three contests since returning from an illness. The 33-year-old winger has been on the second line recently, while JJ Peterka has moved to the top line alongside Jiri Kulich and Tage Thompson. Zucker has found success in a variety of spots in the lineup this season with 17 goals, 37 points, 89 shots on net, 47 hits, 51 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 49 appearances, so he remains a steady player for fantasy.

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Kulich's 2nd goal lifts the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators

Jiri Kulich scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 2:04 left, and the Buffalo Sabres overcame blowing a two-goal lead in a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators

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Snags helper in return Zucker notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Zucker missed two games due to an illness and logged just 15:05 of ice time in his return. He was still able to chip in a helper on an Alex Tuch goal in the first period. Zucker is up to 16 goals, 20 helpers, 85 shots on net, 46 hits, 49 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 47 appearances. He should continue to be a solid depth winger in fantasy as long as he's playing in a top-six role with power-play time.

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Back in lineup Zucker (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Zucker missed two games due to the illness. He has 16 goals and 35 points in 46 outings in 2024-25. Zucker is projected to serve on the second line alongside Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-time decision Zucker (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's road matchup against the Oilers, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Zucker has missed the last two games due to an illness, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be back in action when the Sabres conclude their road trip Saturday. However, even if Zucker is unavailable, Buffalo should get a boost since Ryan McLeod (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers host the Sabres after Hyman's 2-goal showing

The Edmonton Oilers host the Buffalo Sabres after Zach Hyman's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Oilers' 6-2 win

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Remains out Wednesday Zucker (illness) will miss Thursday's clash against Calgary, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Zucker is set to miss his second straight game. He has 16 goals and 35 points in 46 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Zucker should serve in a top-six role and feature on the power play.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Flames play the Sabres in a non-conference matchup

The Calgary Flames and the Buffalo Sabres take the ice in an out-of-conference matchup

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Won't play versus Vancouver Zucker (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Zucker will be forced to miss at least one game while under the weather. The 33-year-old winger's next chance to play is Thursday in Calgary.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Zucker is under the weather and is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Vancouver, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Zucker has recorded four multipoint efforts over his last 10 appearances, racking up seven goals and five assists, including six power-play points. With just four more goals, the veteran winger can reach the 20-point threshold for just the second time in the last five years.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Monday's loss Zucker scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Kraken.

Impact This was Zucker's second multi-point effort over the last three games. He had a brief three-game slump earlier in January, but he looks to be back on track while remaining in a top-line role. The 33-year-old forward has impressed in his first year with the Sabres, scoring 16 goals and adding 19 assists while producing 82 shots on net, 46 hits, 49 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 46 appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Seth Jones, Mikko Rantanen And Jason Zucker The Avalanche and Sabres must look at their options with pending UFAs Mikko Rantanen and Jason Zucker, while the Blackhawks’ Seth Jones is r...

JANUARY 21 • SACBEE.COM

Canucks take on the Sabres following Hughes' 2-goal performance

The Vancouver Canucks host the Buffalo Sabres after Quinn Hughes' two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Canucks' 3-2 win

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Jamie Oleksiak's goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in the third as the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-4

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Kraken take on the Sabres after Schwartz's hat trick

The Seattle Kraken host the Buffalo Sabres after Jaden Schwartz's hat trick against the Los Angeles Kings in the Kraken's 4-2 win

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Provides pair of helpers Zucker recorded two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Zucker ended a three-game slump with his third multi-point effort in the last eight contests. He helped out on the last two goals of Ryan McLeod's hat trick. Zucker's strong season has had few hiccups -- he's now at 15 goals, 33 points, 79 shots on net, 45 hits, 39 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 44 appearances. As long as he's logging top-six minutes, he should be on most fantasy rosters.

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