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Oct. 15 – Postgame updated on Kulich, Norris

Forward Jiri Kulich "wasn't feeling well" during Thursday’s morning skate, so he missed the win in Toronto and returned to Buffalo as a precaution. All his tests came back negative, and he’s considered day to day, per coach Lindy Ruff.

And forward Josh Norris, injured late in the 3-on-3 overtime, is “in protocol, so we’ll see how he comes out of that,” Ruff said.

Oct. 15 – Dahlin "50-50" for Saturday

Rasmus Dahlin remained out for Thursday’s game in Toronto with his upper-body injury. The Sabres captain has not been ruled out for Saturday’s road trip finale in Montreal.

“I’d say it’s probably a 50-50,” Ruff said.

Ruff also gave updates on the following injured players Thursday morning:

• Goaltender Alex Lyon had been slated to start Tuesday’s game in Montreal but had a setback in his recovery from an upper-body injury. There is currently no timetable on his return.
• Forward Jason Zucker was on the ice for Thursday’s morning skate and is getting “a lot closer” to returning to the lineup.
• Defenseman Conor Timmins is progressing in his recovery and “getting close to skating.”

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Injury report

Matt Grzelcyk, D (lower body) – out since Oct. 13

Grzelcyk was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 13 due to what coach Lindy Ruff described as lower-body "flare up." He is day to day. - Last updated Oct. 13

Rasmus Dahlin, D (upper body) – out since Oct. 12

Dahlin left the game on Oct. 12 with an upper-body injury. He is considered day to day. - Last updated Oct. 13

Conor Timmins, D (lower body) – out since Sept. 26

Timmins was injured in the Sept. 26 preseason finale and placed on injured reserve to open the season. He's progressing in his recovery and "getting close to skating," Lindy Ruff said on Oct. 15 - Last updated Oct. 15

Alex Lyon, G (upper body) – out since Sept. 24

Lyon exited the Sept. 24 preseason game after diving for a loose puck with his glove hand. He was slated to return in Montreal on Oct. 13 but had a setback in his recovery. There is currently no timetable for his return. - Last updated Oct. 15

Jason Zucker, F (sports hernia) – out since start of camp

Zucker underwent early-August hernia surgery and was placed on injured reserve to open the season. He returned to practice Oct. 6 in a non-contact jersey and is getting closer to being game ready, coach Lindy Ruff said. - Last updated Oct. 15