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Might be available for Thursday Ostlund (upper body) might be able to play in Game 3 against Boston on Thursday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Impact Ostlund had 11 goals and 27 points in 60 regular-season appearances with Buffalo in 2025-26. He missed the Sabres' final 10 regular-season games and their first two playoff outings due to the injury. Jordan Greenway might be a healthy scratch if Ostlund is available Thursday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss start of playoffs Ostlund (upper body) isn't expected to be ready for Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against Boston, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday.

Impact Ostlund is getting close, so he might still be ready to return early in the first-round series. The 22-year-old will finish the regular season with 11 goals and 27 points in 60 appearances in 2025-26. Ostlund is likely to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's available.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back in regular season Ostlund (upper body) likely won't play before the end of the regular season, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Saturday.

Impact Ostlund has already sat out the last eight games. However, head coach Lindy Ruff is hopeful that the 22-year-old forward will be an option in the playoffs. Ostlund has 11 goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net and 30 blocked shots in 60 appearances this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Thursday Ostlund (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ostlund is set to miss his eighth consecutive game. He has two more chances to return in the regular season, as the Sabres face the Blackhawks on Monday and the Stars on Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Ostlund (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ostlund will miss his seventh straight game Wednesday. The 22-year-old's status for Thursday versus the Blue Jackets has yet to be determined. Given the Sabres have already secured a playoff spot, they likely won't be interested in rushing Ostlund back into the lineup. He was a regular in the lineup prior to his injury, but he may not get steady playing time once healthy.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of lineup Ostlund (upper body) isn't an option for Monday's home contest versus the Lightning, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Ostlund hasn't been in the lineup since March 25, and it remains to be seen how he is progressing in his recovery. The Sabres' next game is in the first half of a back-to-back on the road against the Rangers on Wednesday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Ostlund (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Capitals, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ostlund will miss his fifth straight game. The Sabres clinched a playoff spot earlier Saturday, so they won't have any need to rush Ostlund back at this point. The 22-year-old's next chance to play is Monday versus the Lightning, but the Sabres haven't provided a clear timeline for his return.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Ostlund (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Senators, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ostlund will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Across 12 appearances to begin the month, he had recorded a goal, six assists, six PIM, four blocked shots and a hit while averaging 15:22 of ice time.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to remain sidelined Ostlund (upper body) is not expected be available for Tuesday's home matchup versus the Islanders, according to Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site.

Impact Ostlund is poised to miss his third consecutive game Tuesday. His next chance to suit up will be in Ottawa on Thursday, but he could be a healthy scratch once he moves past his upper-body injury.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30 • SABRENOISE.COM

Not expected to play Ostlund (upper body) isn't expected to play against Seattle on Saturday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Ostlund still needs additional time to recover from an injury he sustained in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Boston. He will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Ostlund has 11 goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net and 30 blocked shots in 60 NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Friday Ostlund (upper body) won't play versus the Red Wings on Friday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ostlund didn't take the ice for pregame warmups after missing practice Thursday. He was in attendance for the morning skate Friday, but he'll miss at least one game to recover from the injury. It's unclear if he'll return Saturday versus the Kraken.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Ostlund (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Red Wings, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Although head coach Lindy Ruff labeled Ostlund as day-to-day, the 22-year-old participated in Friday's optional morning skate and is considered a possibility to suit up against Detroit after missing Thursday's practice due to an upper-body injury. If Ostlund is unavailable for Friday's game, Tyson Kozak, Josh Dunne and Tanner Pearson are candidates to suit up.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body problem Ostlund missed practice Thursday after suffering an upper-body injury, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Ostlund has found the back of the net just once in his last 18 outings, recording 17 shots while adding seven helpers. If the 22-year-old center can't suit up against the Red Wings on Friday, it could mean more ice time for Zach Benson, as well as seeing Alex Tuch retaking a power-play role.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first career game-winner Ostlund scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ostlund had gone 14 games without a goal, picking up six assists and 12 shots on net in that span. The 22-year-old has floated around the lineup at times but mostly fills a middle-six role with a spot on the second power-play unit. Ostlund is up to 11 goals, 26 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 57 appearances. His tally Thursday was his first career game-winner.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lyon earns 10th straight road win as the Sabres beat the Sharks 5-0

Alex Lyon made 23 saves for his 10th straight road win as the Buffalo Sabres scored three times in a span of less than two minutes in the second period to beat the San Jose Sharks...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights Noah Ostlund moves to the top line with Alex Tuch out against the Golden Knights For the second time in three games, the Buffalo Sabres were...

MARCH 18 • SABRENOISE.COM

Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

Jack Quinn scored the tying goal and also connected in a shootout, Alex Tuch ended the tiebreaker and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night to rebou...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Predators on 5-game winning streak

The Buffalo Sabres play the Nashville Predators with a five winning streak intact

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Pots goal Saturday Ostlund scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Ostlund has been a productive presence in the Sabres' lineup of late, but most of his contributions have come on even strength, as this was just his second power-play goal of the season. Ostlund has seven points (three goals, four assists) over his last 10 contests.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Caufield scores twice, leads Canadiens to 4-2 win over Sabres

Cole Caufield scored twice to help give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Noah Ostlund Scores Twice In Buffalo Sabres Win In Nashville | Postgame Media

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Scores twice Tuesday Ostlund scored two goals and took three shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Ostlund has been turning things around of late and has five points over his last five games. The 21-year-old forward isn't expected to be relevant in most fantasy formats, however, as he holds a bottom-six role while putting up just 17 points (nine goals, eight helpers) in 37 contests this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres take on the Canadiens after Ostlund's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after Noah Ostlund scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Sabres vs. Predators - January 20, 2026

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

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Alex Lyon earns 10th straight road win as the Sabres beat the Sharks 5-0

Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

Sabres play the Predators on 5-game winning streak

Cole Caufield scores twice, leads Canadiens to 4-2 win over Sabres

Sabres take on the Canadiens after Ostlund's 2-goal game