Bryson, Benson Injured In Win Over Habs, Dahlin Misses Practice
Buffalo practices in East Meadow, NY on Friday without their team captain and depth defenseman.
thehockeynews.comI don’t have live feed access right now, but here’s a concise update based on the latest publicly available reporting I can reference.
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The Buffalo Sabres have had ongoing updates on Zach Benson, including returns from injuries and practice appearances, with recent reports noting Benson's activity at practice and potential return timelines for games in January–February 2026. These items suggest Benson has been part of lineup considerations and is returning from an upper-body injury in that window. [sources include league and regional reports from late January to late February 2026]
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In late January 2026, there were notes about Benson missing games due to an upper-body issue and a separate viral illness, followed by reports of him returning to practice, and then activation off injured reserve by late February 2026, indicating a positive trajectory toward rejoining the lineup. [sources include NHL.com-style notes and local coverage]
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Additional context from early 2026 coverage mentions Benson’s role as a young forward contributing in various lines, with team guidance emphasizing multi-player responsibility to replace top-line gaps when injuries occur. This aligns with the Sabres’ broader injury management and lineup-shuffling approach during that period. [sources include season-long Sabres injury notes and game previews]
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