Minnesota Wild vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - January 17, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Minnesota MIN--	-	-	-
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Wild	2.95 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	23.00 Power Play
Sabres	3.00 GF AVG	3.21 GA AVG	.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Daemon Hunt (D)	Undisclosed	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Colten Ellis (G)	Concussion	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Tyson Kozak (C)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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