Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson and forward Jason Zucker didn’t practice yesterday. Rachel Lenzi: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Samuelsson had a maintenance day and needs them as he’s coming back from an injury.
The Buffalo Sabres weren't sure if Mattias Samuelsson was going to be available for the first game of the regular season after suffering an injury in the preseason.
BUFFALO – Injured Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could play in Thursday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Samuelsson, who suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot in the second preseason game, skated on his own Tuesday and could practice with the Sabres on Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
On Tuesday night, the Buffalo Sabres saw two key defensemen leave the game due to injuries. The good news is that head coach Lindy Ruff said Olen Zellweger is already feeling better after suffering a concussion, but unfortunately, Mattias Samuelsson's lower-body injury is considered week-to-week.
It appears the Buffalo Sabres could be starting their season without a couple of key blueliners. On Wednesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and defenseman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol.
The Buffalo Sabres played their second preseason game on Tuesday night, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1. It was the first preseason matchup featuring their full NHL roster, as most teams typically showcase their regular lineup on home ice for their fans.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
On the scoreboard, everything seemed to go the Buffalo Sabres way in the second period as they would score three goals to take a commanding 3-0 lead. However, even though they are in line for the win, they could have suffered big losses as Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger left the game with injuries and didn't return in the third period.
Mattias Samuelsson had a breakout season with the Buffalo Sabres, but one former player thinks the defenseman has yet to peak. Recently, The Athletic put together its Player Tiers for the 2026-27 season, and Samuelsson was among the Top 150 in the 5C tier.
BUFFALO – It was never a question of skill. Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson possesses loads of it. At his best, he ranks among the NHL’s top shutdown defenders.
BUFFALO – With about 3:30 left in the third period of Sunday’s Stanley Cup Playoffs opener and the game tied at 2, the Sabres shot the puck in the Boston Bruins zone and went to work creating the go-ahead goal in their thrilling come-from-behind 4-3 victory.
Buffalo Sabres fans waited 14 years to watch their team in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for the first 52 minutes of their return game against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night, it was a frustrating experience.
BUFFALO – If the Sabres were in the playoffs right now, winger Alex Tuch would likely be playing. But they want to be prudent dealing with his lower-body injury, so they held him out of Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals.
The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this year. They are 6-2-2 in the last ten games, including a Sabres five-game winning streak.
Mattias Samuelsson scored 1:05 into overtime off a Tage Thompson feed as the visiting Buffalo Sabres stormed back from a three-goal deficit to down the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson had his first ever two-goal game as the Buffalo Sabres bested the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Friday night. After a slow start to his season, Tage Thompson netted the go-ahead goal 7:20 into the second period.
When it comes to polarizing seasons, the poster child for it on the Buffalo Sabres is probably defenseman Mattias Samuelsson for the 2024-25 season. Despite having good numbers, improvements in multiple categories, and being used in a role more suited to him, he still found a way to be on the wrong side of the opinions of fans.
The Sabres have heard from teams looking to trade for a member of their defensive core, but it doesn't sound like the team has any interest in making a move.
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson requires surgery to repair an upper-body injury and will miss the rest of the 2023-24 campaign as a result, the team announced Sunday.