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Man disadvantage in Buffalo. Sabres advance to 2nd round despite anemic power-play production

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Deposits empty-netter Norris scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.

Impact Norris had missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury. With the empty-netter, the 26-year-old center has earned his first career playoff point, coming in his third postseason game. The center should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time if he can remain healthy. He was limited to 34 points, 69 shots on net, 24 hits, 27 blocked shots and 28 PIM over 44 regular-season outings.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007

Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Available for Friday Norris (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Norris has missed Buffalo's past three games due to the injury. He had 13 goals and 34 points in 44 regular-season appearances with the Sabres in 2025-26. Noah Ostlund is set to exit the lineup due to a lower-body injury, which coincides with Norris' expected return.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Game 5 Norris (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Norris participated in Tuesday's morning skate and feels much better, but he will miss his third straight game. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Norris was "available" to play following Tuesday's session, but the 26-year-old forward is still on Buffalo's injury report. That suggests Norris may not be fully healthy despite potentially being an option to return to the lineup.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Ruff faces tricky Josh Norris decision as Sabres try to eliminate Bruins Sabres center Josh Norris is nearing a return from injury, but where does he fit in a suddenly red-hot Buffalo lineup against the Boston Bru...

APRIL 27 • SABRENOISE.COM

Might play Tuesday Norris (undisclosed) could be an option for Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "Norris is going to skate (Monday). He could be availabl...

Impact Norris has missed the Sabres' last two playoff contests due to his undisclosed injury. While he failed to produce a point in his first two postseason contests, the 26-year-old center did manage 13 goals and 21 assists in 44 regular-season tilts this year. If Norris does return for Game 5, it could be in a top-six role, perhaps unseating Ryan McLeod on the second line.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo hosts Boston with 3-1 series lead

The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Won't play in Game 4 Norris (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Norris remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He also didn't participate in Saturday's practice. Norris hasn't earned a point in two appearances this postseason, but he has posted two shots on net, one blocked shot and six hits.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo visits Boston with 2-1 series lead

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Boston Bruins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Not available Thursday Norris (undisclosed) will not play in Boston for Game 3 on Thursday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Head coach Lindy Ruff would not divulge the reason for Norris' absence, but ruled out an illness. Norris had a six-game point streak to end the regular season, but was held off the scoresheet in the opening two games of the series. Noah Ostlund (upper body) will replace Norris in the lineup Thursday. Norris could return to action as early as Sunday for Game 4 in Boston.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

"Comes Down To Will And Compete" | Josh Norris Ahead Of Game 3 Against Boston | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE

Tallies in shootout loss Norris scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Norris extended his point streak to six games (three goals, four assists) to end the regular season. He wrapped up with 13 goals, 34 points, 69 shots on net, 28 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 44 appearances. Norris has played in every game since the Olympic break, and it's likely a positive sign that the oft-injured center didn't rest Wednesday when the Sabres had some regulars out of the lineup. He'll be a middle-six option to start the playoffs.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Pots goal Monday Norris tallied a goal and put two shots on net in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Norris found the back of the net late in the first period to level Monday's score at one apiece before the Sabres went off with four more goals. Overall, the 26-year-old center has 12 goals, 33 points, 67 shots on net, 24 hits and 24 blocked shots across 43 games this season. He's played a big role in helping Buffalo secure the Atlantic Division title during his five-game point streak. Norris has posted strong point-per-game numbers when healthy this season and could make an impact in the postseason from his middle-six role amidst Buffalo's stacked offense.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson stars as Sabres clinch Atlantic title with a 5-1 victory over Blackhawks

Tage Thompson scored twice to reach 40 goals on the season, and the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Contributes two assists Norris logged a pair of assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Norris helped out on a Peyton Krebs goal in the first period as well as the second of Josh Doan's tallies in the third. With a goal and six assists over his last six games, Norris has been a steady contributor from a middle-six role late in the regular season. He's at 32 points, 65 shots on net, 28 PIM, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances this season, which is production a little better than his usual on a per-game basis.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets

Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets’ playoff chances

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Puts away goal in win Norris scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Norris ended a nine-game goal drought with his tally at 14:04 of the first period. The 26-year-old has been in the lineup for all 21 games since the Olympic break, earning 12 points, 35 shots on net and 20 PIM in that span. He's at 11 goals, 29 points, 62 shots, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 40 appearances this season, mainly in a middle-six role.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Zucker scores go-ahead goal and Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 in showdown of Atlantic Division Leaders

Jason Zucker tipped in Bowen Byram’s shot for the go-ahead goal 7:38 into the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2, further tightening the race fo...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history

Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Picks up pair of helpers Norris logged two assists, two hits and six PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Norris has gone seven games without a goal, earning three assists and eight shots on net in that span. He is up to 27 points, 55 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 37 appearances in another year ravaged by injuries. Norris has primarily played in a third-line role recently.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex DeBrincat sparks 3-goal 1st-period surge in Red Wings 5-2 win over Sabres

Alex DeBrincat’s power-play goal 4:02 in sparked Detroit’s three-goal first period, and the Red Wings rolled to a 5-2 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Josh Norris says Buffalo Sabres fans are finally 'getting let out of a cage' Sabres supporters have been waiting over a decade to witness playoff hockey in downtown Buffalo again, and their excitement is infectious.

MARCH 27 • SABRENOISE.COM

Surging Sabres have brought the buzz back to Buffalo in closing in on 1st playoff berth in 15 years

Sabres forward Josh Norris was skeptical of his father's recollections of Buffalo being a passionate hockey market upon his arrival in a trade from Ottawa a year ago

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

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