Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - February 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 6

12:00AM

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Penguins	3.12 GF AVG	2.86 GA AVG	29.40 Power Play
Sabres	3.23 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	19.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Karlsson (D)	Lower Body	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Caleb Jones (D)	Lower Body	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Rutger McGroarty (RW)	Concussion	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Tanner Howe (LW)	Knee	01-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 24

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Josh Norris (C)	Ribs	01-16-2026Day-to-Day
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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