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JANUARY 30 • SABRENOISE.COM

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper Saturday Kesselring logged an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.

Impact Kesselring has been working back to full strength after an ankle injury has cost him most of January. That's his third lengthy absence of the season. Combined with the depth of the Sabres' blue line, Kesselring has mostly worked in a third-pairing role, picking up one assist, 26 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 16 hits and 23 PIM over 19 outings.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Thursday Kesselring (ankle) is available for Thursday's game in Montreal, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Kesselring has played in just one of Buffalo's last 10 games, but he'll return to the lineup after being deemed a game-time call earlier Thursday. The right-shot blueliner is slated to skate on the third pairing beside Jacob Bryson in Montreal. Zach Metsa will be a healthy scratch as a result of Kesselring suiting up.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Game-time call Thursday Kesselring (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Montreal on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kesselring has missed the last two games after tweaking his ankle against the Wild on Jan. 17. The 26-year-old defenseman has yet to acquire a point in 17 games this season, though he was an offensive threat in 2024-25 with seven goals an 22 assists in 82 regular-season games. Should Kesselring not be available, Zach Metsa will remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Not playing Tuesday Kesselring (ankle) won't play against Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Kesselring will miss his second straight game after tweaking his ankle injury. However, the issue isn't believed to be serious. He hasn't picked up a point in 17 appearances this season while collecting 23 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and 16 hits.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Game-time call Kesselring (ankle) will be a game-time decision against Nashville on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Kesselring sat out Monday's 2-1 loss to Carolina after tweaking his ankle injury. However, he could return to the lineup versus the Predators. He hasn't earned a point in 17 appearances this season while providing 23 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and 16 hits.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Won't play Wednesday Kesselring (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Wednesday's morning skate that Kesselring is available, but the defenseman will remain sidelined for at least one more matchup. It seems possible that Kesselring will be able to return to action for Thursday's game against Montreal, but the Sabres will presumably monitor his status ahead of puck drop before determining his status against the Canadiens.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Surfaces on IR Kesselring (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kesselring will miss his second straight game against Vancouver on Tuesday, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He hasn't posted a point in 16 appearances this season while collecting 23 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 14 hits.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 6 • SABRENOISE.COM

Set to miss more time Kesselring (lower body) could resume skating by the end of the week, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Monday.

Impact Kesselring missed Saturday's 5-1 loss to Columbus, and it doesn't appear as though his return to the lineup is imminent. He hasn't earned a point in 16 appearances this season while posting 23 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 14 hits. Jacob Bryson will probably remain in the lineup during Kesselring's absence.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Not available Saturday Kesselring (lower body) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Columbus, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Impact Kesselring is considered day-to-day according to head coach Lindy Ruff. The blueliner has yet to pick up a point in 16 outings, but does have 22 blocked shots and 14 hits this season. Look for Jacob Bryson to enter the lineup, replacing Kesselring on the third pairing.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Kesselring (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash in Columbus, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Kesselring was not at practice Friday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after practice that Kesselring will be re-evaluated Saturday after seeing how he is feeling. Kesselring has 22 blocked shots, 14 hits and nary a point in 16 appearances with the Sabres this season. Jacob Bryson could enter the lineup if Kesselring is unable to play.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Slated to return Thursday Kesselring (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Thursday versus Philadelphia, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Kesselring hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 15 due to the injury. He has no points, two PIM, seven hits and nine blocks in nine appearances this season. Kesselring is projected to serve on the third pairing in his return. Jacob Bryson might be a healthy scratch as a result.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Won't travel on road trip Kesselring (lower body) will not travel with the Sabres for their impending six-game road trip, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic on Tuesday.

Impact While the team is on the road, Kesselring will continue to rehab back in Buffalo. The right-shot blueliner has missed eight games in a row and hasn't suited up since Nov. 15 in Detroit. Buffalo's next home matchup isn't until Dec. 18 versus Philadelphia, so unless Kesselring joins the team at some point out west, he'll continue to miss a considerable amount of game action.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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