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Shifts to IR Power (strain) landed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Power will now miss the regular-season opener Thursday against the Rangers, though it's unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined for. Michael Kesselring (undisclosed) was also placed on injured reserve Monday, so Rasmus Dahlin and Bowen Byram will likely log heavy minutes during the early portion of the campaign. Power hit the 40-point mark for the first time in his career (seven goals, 33 helpers) in 2024-25, so he should be a key player for the Sabres when healthy this year.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury

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OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Power (strain) will not be in the lineup to face Pittsburgh on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Power's absence against the Penguins on Wednesday was described as a minor strain, but now the blueliner finds himself missing a second straight game, albeit a minor-league one. If Power can't suit up for Opening Night versus the Rangers on Thursday, the team will have to hope one or both of Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) or Michael Kesselring (undisclosed) return to 100 percent to avoid having to go with an untested blue line.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Power, who is dealing with a minor strain, won't participate in Wednesday's preseason game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Power is day-to-day due to the injury, so he still might be an option for Friday's exhibition tilt against the Penguins. Provided he's healthy, Power is expected to start 2025-26 as part of the Sabres' top four. If he isn't available for the start of the regular season, then that would increase the chances of Jacob Bryson dressing for Buffalo's season opener against the Rangers on Oct. 9.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Power's Absence Further Depleting Sabres Defense The Buffalo Sabres practiced at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, and while the club got back center Jiri Kulich after he sat out for a week with a...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Contending with minor strain Head coach Lindy Ruff conveyed Tuesday that Power is dealing with a minor strain and is day-to-day, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Ruff didn't rule out Power from suiting up in Wednesday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, but the 22-year-old defenseman it seems unlikely he will be available for that matchup. It's unclear if Power's strain is related to the lower-body injury that kept him out for the last three games of the 2024-25 campaign, but his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the Sabres' regular-season opener against the Rangers on Oct. 9.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Ready for training camp Power (lower body) is fully healthy ahead of the 2025-26 season, according to Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site on Tuesday.

Impact Power missed the last three games of 2024-25 after sustaining a lower-body injury April 12. The 22-year-old blueliner avoided surgery and is back in Buffalo participating in informal skates ahead of training camp. The 2021 No. 1 overall selection set career highs in goals (seven), assists (33) and points (40) last year, and he could take another step forward if he earns the majority of power-play time on the second unit over Bowen Byram this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 25, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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Needs two months to recover Power said Saturday that he will need two months to recover from his lower-body injury, but he will not need surgery, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Power missed the final three games of the season with the injury. Power had career bests in goals with seven and assists with 33, as the third-year defenseman ended up with 40 points in 79 outings. Power should be ready for the start of training camp in September.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

"He'll Be Out For Some Period Of Time" | Lindy Ruff On Owen Power's Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dealing with serious injury Power's lower-body injury appears to be serious, according to head coach Lindy Ruff, and surgery hasn't been ruled out yet, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.

Impact Power will miss the final two games for the Sabres' 2024-25 campaign, having racked up career highs in both goals (seven) and assists (33) in 79 games this year. Unless it's a long-term problem, Power should be ready to play next season and should be capable of once again reaching that 40-point threshold, which set him up well as a top-half fantasy target.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season likely over Power (lower body) will be evaluated when the team returns to Buffalo, but he's expected to be out "a while," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski reports Sunday.

Impact The Sabres only have two games remaining on their schedule, and considering Ruff's comment, Power's season is likely over. If that's the case, he'll conclude 2024-25 with seven goals and 40 points over 79 appearances. A more substantial update on Power's status should be available after he's evaluated in Buffalo.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season likely over Power (lower body) will be evaluated when the team returns to Buffalo, but he's expected to be out "a while," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News...

Impact The Sabres have only two games remaining on their schedule, and considering Ruff's comment, Power's season is likely over. If that's the case, he'll conclude 2024-25 with seven goals and 40 points over 79 appearances. A more substantial update on Power's status should be available after he's evaluated by the club's doctors.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Not expected to play Sunday Power (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's clash against Tampa Bay, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Power left Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Florida due to the injury. He recorded a shot in 13:27 of ice time before exiting the game. With Power poised to sit, Jacob Bryson will probably draw into Sunday's lineup.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Power (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's clash against Tampa Bay, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Power left Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Florida due to the injury. He recorded a shot in 13:27 of ice time before exiting the game. With Power expected to be unavailable, Jacob Bryson will probably draw into the lineup Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Owen Power Exits Panthers Matchup With Injury The Buffalo Sabres have announced that defenseman Owen Power will miss the remainder of the team's April 12 matchup against the Florida Pant...

APRIL 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Suffers injury Saturday Power (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Power didn't come out for the third period, and the Sabres announced he would miss at least the remainder of Saturday's matchup. Still, it's unclear if the defenseman will return in the Sabres' last three contests of 2024-25, including Sunday's contest against the Lightning. If Power misses time, Jacob Bryson will draw back into the lineup.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Power (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Power didn't come out for the third period, and it was later announced he wouldn't return. That leaves the defenseman's status in doubt for the Sabres' last three games of the season, including Sunday's contest against the Lightning. If Power misses time, Jacob Bryson will draw back into the lineup.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

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