Tyson Kozak - NHL News & Rumors

Set to be scratched Kozak (upper body) is expected to be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Vancouver, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kozak has missed the last seven games due to injury, but he appears to be healthy enough to return after being removed from the team's injury list. Kozak has collected two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits in 24 appearances this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Kozak (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Columbus, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Kozak hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 18. He has two goals and four points in 24 outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday versus Vancouver.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Kozak (upper body) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Stars, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kozak will miss his sixth straight game. The 23-year-old has practiced with the Sabres this week, so it's safe to assume he's still in the day-to-day range without a clear update from the team. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Kozak (upper body) won't play against St. Louis on Monday, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kozak was a full participant in Sunday's practice, but he will miss his fifth straight game. He has contributed two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits in 24 outings this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Kozak (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kozak is set to miss a fourth straight game. He was involved in a morning skate Tuesday, so his absence might not last much longer. Fantasy managers won't need to track Kozak up to his return, as he's likely to fill a bottom-six role once healthy.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Kozak (upper body) won't play against Ottawa on Tuesday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Kozak participated in Tuesday's morning skate, but he will miss his third straight game. He has chipped in two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits across 24 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Sunday's game Kozak (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kozak was unavailable for Saturday's matchup against the Islanders due to his upper-body injury, and he'll remain sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set Sunday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his final opportunity to suit up before the holiday break will be Tuesday against Ottawa.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Kozak (upper body) won't play against the Islanders on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Kozak will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Thursday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia. He has contributed two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits across 24 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Kozak (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Islanders on Saturday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Kozak is expected to participate in the morning skate, which will help determine his status for Saturday's contest. Considering the 22-year-old center has gone 18 games without a goal, adding just two helpers over that stretch, few fantasy managers figure to be impacted by his potential absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Suffers upper-body injury Kozak sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Kozak logged just 4:46 of ice time before exiting the game. Josh Dunne will likely draw into the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders if Kozak isn't available.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Kozak (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Monday's game in Calgary.

Impact Kozak will return to the lineup for the first time since Nov. 29 in Minnesota. The Manitoba native is expected to skate on the fourth line with Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn. Kozak has two goals, four points and 53 hits across 19 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Kozak is out of the lineup Friday versus the Jets and is reported dealing with an injury, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact This will be Kozak's third straight absence. The 22-year-old will likely return to a bottom-six role once healthy, while Jordan Greenway and Josh Dunne will compete for playing time in Kozak's absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Gathers assist Monday Kozak notched an assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact This was Kozak's first point in six games since he returned from missing five contests due to a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old forward has three points, 10 shots on net, 33 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 13 appearances this season. He's mostly been in a bottom-six role, though he saw a season-high 15:50 of ice time Monday, which could be an indication that his standing in the Sabres' lineup is trending upward.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Set to return Thursday Kozak (lower body) is slated to return for Thursday's game against the Blues, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Kozak missed the last five games due to his lower-body injury, but he's set to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup. He'll likely reclaim a bottom-six role now that he's been cleared to return. Over his first seven appearances of the season, Kozak recorded two goals, 19 hits and four blocked shots while averaging 9:52 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might play Thursday Head coach Lindy Ruff conveyed that he wouldn't rule Kozak (lower body) out for Thursday's home game versus the Blues, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Kozak is set to miss his fifth consecutive game Tuesday against Utah, but he's certainly closing in on returning to the lineup. The 22-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve in order to suit up, but when that happens, he should slot back into a bottom-six role.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Moves to IR Kozak (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Sabres recalled Josh Dunne from the minors in a corresponding move. Kozak will be out for at least one week, but the team isn't sure when he will be ready to return. The 22-year-old forward has two goals, five shots on net, four blocked shots and 19 hits through seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Won't play Saturday Kozak (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Kozak was hurt in the first period of Friday's game against Toronto. The Sabres are pondering a recall, though they could shift Peyton Krebs over to center and put Mason Geertsen in the lineup to ice a full lineup. The 22-year-old Kozak is day-to-day pending further tests on his injury.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Exits Friday's game Kozak (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

Impact Kozak was injured in the first period and ruled out during the second frame. The 22-year-old had some momentum coming into the game, scoring in each of the previous two contests, though he didn't get a point Friday. His status for Saturday's rematch in Toronto is in doubt. Mason Geertsen would likely play if Kozak can't suit up.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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