Injuries & Transactions

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March 17 – Tuch (illness) out at Vegas, Kozak in

Forward Alex Tuch missed Tuesday's win in Vegas due to illness. Tyson Kozak entered the lineup for the first time since March 3 in his place.

Mattias Samuelsson returned to the lineup on defense after missing Saturday's game for maintenance.

Injury report

Jordan Greenway, F (middle body) – Out since Jan. 22

Greenway is trying a new treatment for his hernia injury, which has continued nagging him after two surgeries last season. It’s unclear when he’ll return to action, and he was placed on injured reserve Feb. 25. - Last updated Feb. 25

Conor Timmins, D (broken leg) – Out since Dec. 18

Timmins left the Sabres’ win over the Flyers on Dec. 18 late during the third period with a broken leg. He joined the Sabres for their morning skate on March 14 and is expected to join the team on its upcoming West Coast road trip. - Last updated March 14

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that Kulich was dealing with a blood clot. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced on March 6 that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the season, but he's continued non-contact skating. - Last updated March 16

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and began skating on his own in early January. He is currently skating "on and off" as he continues to deal with pain related to the injury. - Last updated March 2