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Sabres' Zach Benson: Nets marker in win
Zach Benson scored his third goal of the season Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over St. Louis.Benson tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added four shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 17:21 of ice time. After being held off the scoresheet in his first seven outings while contending with a lower-body injury earlier in the season, Benson has produced three goals and an assist across a four-game span. The 19-year-old is currently occupying a top-line role and spot on the No. 2 power-play unit.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots goal Saturday
Zach Benson scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Calgary.Benson opened the scoring at the 1:11 mark of the first period to earn his third point and second goal in the last two games. He didn't have a point in seven appearances to begin the 2024-25 season, but the 19-year-old forward is starting to heat up offensively.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Scores, assists Thursday
Zach Benson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.Benson had gone scoreless in his first seven appearances this season, but he snapped that drought in style, being one of only two Buffalo players who recorded multi-point efforts as the Buffalo Sabres thrashed the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The 19-year-old notched 30 points across 71 games as a rookie in 2023-24, and this might be the performance that can get him going following a slow start to the campaign.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Good to play Tuesday
Zach Benson (lower body) is off injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.Benson missed Buffalo's previous five games, but he's set to draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game against Ottawa. He'll likely serve on the second line alongside Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn. Benson has no points, a minus-4 rating and eight shots in six appearances in 2024-25.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Might play Tuesday
Zach Benson (lower body) is a "possibility" to suit up against the Senators on Tuesday according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Benson should effectively be considered a game-time call to face Ottawa. In order to play, the 19-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will be the clear indicator for fantasy managers that Benson is playing. If he does remain on the shelf, look for Jiri Kulich to continue slotting into a second-line role.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Could return next week
Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Zach Benson (lower body) is a possibility to return to action next week, according to coach Lindy Ruff on Friday.Benson has missed the last three games and has been affected by the injury all season. He returned to the ice Friday and is feeling a lot better. Benson has yet to hit the scoresheet in six games this season, after he picked up 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 regular-season games as an 18-year-old rookie last season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Shifts to IR
Zach Benson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.Benson last played against Chicago on Oct. 19 and hasn't been skating. He can be activated when he's ready to return, but he will probably be out for a while longer. Benson has been held off the scoresheet in six games while contributing eight shots on goal and four blocked shots this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not playing Saturday
Zach Benson (lower body) will not play versus Detroit on Saturday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.Benson will sit out his second straight game as he has a lingering lower-body injury that has bothered him since the start of the season. The 19-year-old has been held without a point through six games this season. Consider Benson day-to-day at this time.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Still not practicing
Zach Benson (lower body) is not at practice Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Benson missed Tuesday's tilt versus Dallas, as he has been dealing with the injury since the start of the season and the Buffalo Sabres just want him to regain his health. The 13th overall pick in 2023, Benson has yet to hit the scoresheet in six games after picking up 11 goals and 30 points in 71 regular-season games as an 18-year-old rookie. Consider him questionable for Saturday's home game against Detroit.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not playing Tuesday
Zach Benson will not play Tuesday against Dallas due to a lingering lower-body injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.Benson has been dealing with his lower-body injury since the start of the campaign, and he'll miss his second game as a result. Jordan Greenway will draw into the lineup in a corresponding move. Benson has been held off the scoresheet through six appearances while averaging 14:10 of ice time per game.
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