Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators - NHL Game Preview - April 2, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Apr 2

11:00PM

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Sabres	3.19 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	18.50 Power Play
Senators	3.18 GF AVG	3.29 GA AVG	22.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Josh Norris (C)	Ribs	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Linus Ullmark (G)	Personal	01-17-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 18

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