Tyson Kozak - NHL News & Rumors

Garners helper in win Kozak notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kozak has filled a part-time role since returning to action March 17 after a six-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. With the helper, he has five points in 44 outings, matching his total from 21 games a year ago. Kozak has tacked on 29 shots on net, 111 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating this season. Given his production and role, he is unlikely to be an everyday player during the Sabres' playoff run.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Kozak (undisclosed) will be an option to play against Vegas on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Following a six-game absence due to an injury, Kozak could occupy a fourth-line role against the Golden Knights if Alex Tuch (illness) is unavailable to play. The 23-year-old Kozak has two goals, four points, 26 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and 98 hits across 39 appearances this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Kozak (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kozak will miss his sixth straight game. It's not clear if he'll head out on the road with the Sabres on their trip, which begins Tuesday in Vegas.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Kozak (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Washington, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Kozak has also missed Buffalo's past four outings. He has two goals and four points in 39 appearances this season. Kozak might play on the fourth line once he's healthy, but it's also possible he'll be a healthy scratch.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Tuesday Kozak (undisclosed) wasn't featured in line combinations during warmups and will miss Tuesday's home clash with the Sharks, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Kozak is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff's most recent update on Kozak, which he gave Thursday, was that he is day-to-day. Until further information is disclosed, the 23-year-old's status will be monitored ahead of each game, with his next chance to return set for Thursday's clash against the Capitals.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Kozak (undisclosed) wasn't in line rushes ahead of Sunday's contest against the Lightning and won't play, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Kozak will miss a third consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old has two goals and two assists, 98 hits and 33 blocked shots on the season while averaging 11:21 of ice time per night. His next chance at a return will be Tuesday against the Sharks.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Kozak (undisclosed) isn't available for Saturday's game against Nashville, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Impact Kozak is set to miss his second straight game. He's considered day-to-day, so the 23-year-old might be an option Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Kozak has two goals, four points, two PIM, 98 hits and 33 blocks in 39 appearances in 2025-26. Kozak is expected to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's ready to return.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Thursday's game Kozak has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Penguins for an undisclosed reason, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact While the exact reason for Kozak's absence isn't yet clear, head coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's morning skate that the 23-year-old is day-to-day and remained in Buffalo while the Sabres traveled to Pittsburgh. Josh Dunne is slated to take his place in the lineup Thursday, while Kozak's next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Predators.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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