MATTIAS SAMUELSSON NEWS

Clear to play Samuelsson has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play Saturday versus the Wild.

Impact Samuelsson was hurt in Friday's contest against the Devils, but he apparently didn't sustain a concussion. The 25-year-old will resume his usual top-four role and penalty-killing duties. Samuelsson has 12 points over 22 appearances this season, putting him three points shy of setting a new career high.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Samuelsson injury against Devils creates challenges for Sabres going forward The Buffalo Sabres suffered arguably their worst loss of the season on Friday against the New Jersey Devils by a final score of 5-0. It was...

6 DAYS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

Enters concussion protocol Samuelsson entered the concussion protocol after getting injured Friday versus the Devils, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact If a concussion is confirmed, Samuelsson won't play Saturday versus the Wild. The 25-year-old is still undergoing evaluations, and head coach Lindy Ruff didn't have any update on his availability moving forward. Zach Metsa will probably draw into the lineup if Samuelsson is out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Mattias Samuelsson Score a Goal vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 26? - Bleacher Nation When the Buffalo Sabres meet the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, is Mattias Samuelsson going to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help y...

NOVEMBER 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tallies again in win Samuelsson scored a goal and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Samuelsson is on a four-game point streak -- his second of the year -- in which he's earned three goals and two assists. It's a strong run for the 25-year-old defenseman, who has gone from a potential depth defenseman to a top-four lock this year. He's at 11 points, 24 shots on net, 25 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 19 appearances, which puts him just three points shy of matching last year's production from 62 games.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doan scores twice, Tuch adds 4 assists to help Sabres rout Blackhawks 9-3

Josh Doan scored twice for his second multi-goal game of the season, Alex Tuch had a career-high four assists and the Buffalo Sabres routed the Chicago Blackhawks 9-3 on Friday nig...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Two-point effort in loss Samuelsson produced a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Sabres erased an early 2-0 deficit, but the game got away from the home side in the third. Samuelsson has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games, delivering two goals and four points, and the 2018 second-round pick is well on his way to a career-best campaign with four goals -- already tying his career high -- and 10 points in 18 contests.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Frost breaks 3rd-period tie, NHL-worst Flames beat Sabres X-X

Morgan Frost slipped Jonathan Huberdeau’s cross-crease pass past Colten Ellis to break a tie at 2:02 of the third and the NHL-worst Calgary Flames beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on We...

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres News: Michael Kesselring, Zach Benson, Mattias Samuelsson The Buffalo Sabres seemed to find something in Detroit as they were able to comeback after being down three goals to the Red Wings. That car...

NOVEMBER 18 • SABRENOISE.COM

Deadspin | Mattias Samuelsson's OT goal tops Red Wings, snaps Sabres' 5-game skid Deadspin | Mattias Samuelsson's OT goal tops Red Wings, snaps Sabres' 5-game skid

NOVEMBER 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scores winning goal Saturday Samuelsson scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Samuelsson played the hero role for the Sabres in this contest and scored the game-winning goal at the 1:05 mark in overtime with a snap shot. This goal not only allowed the Sabres to win a road game for the first time this season, but it also snapped Samuelsson's seven-game point drought and nine-game goalless skid. The 25-year-old defenseman has three goals and seven points this season.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Samuelsson | NHL.com Mattias Samuelsson scores his first career overtime goal against the Red Wings, presented by Energizer

NOVEMBER 16 • NHL.COM

Samuelsson's OT goal lifts Sabres past Red Wings, 5-4, for first road win of season

Mattias Samuelsson scored at 1:05 of overtime as Buffalo rallied from a three-goal deficit to snap a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Detroit

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Mattias Samuelsson's strong start this season for the Buffalo Sabres is silencing his critics The defenseman has been a bright spot in an up-and-down start to the season for the rest of the team.

NOVEMBER 10 • SABRENOISE.COM

Deadspin | Mattias Samuelsson nets 2 as Sabres leapfrog Maple Leafs in Atlantic Deadspin | Mattias Samuelsson nets 2 as Sabres leapfrog Maple Leafs in Atlantic

OCTOBER 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Unlikely hero Mattias Samuelsson among players to lead Sabres past Maple Leafs The Buffalo Sabres entered this game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on a bit of a hot streak, but it was the Maple Leafs, who they have str...

OCTOBER 25 • SABRENOISE.COM

Sabres visit the Maple Leafs after Samuelsson's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Mattias Samuelsson scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

NHL roundup: Samuelsson scores twice as Sabres shake Leafs 5-3 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Defenceman Mattias Samuelsson scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a five-game skid against the rival Toronto Ma...

OCTOBER 25 • THESTAR.COM