Overview
- He sustained the injury in Monday’s 7-4 loss in Calgary, briefly left in the second period, returned to finish, and was seen favoring his leg with a late slash by MacKenzie Weegar noted by observers.
- Ruff said Zucker will miss significant time, and the team has not released a detailed diagnosis or timetable.
- Buffalo is expected to place him on injured reserve and recall a forward from AHL Rochester, with Noah Ostlund or Isak Rosen cited as likely candidates.
- Zucker has been a key scorer with 9 goals and 9 assists in 21 games, including 11 points in his last nine outings.
- The setback hits a struggling Sabres team at 11-14-4 with poor road form and playoff odds around 5.6% as the trip continues Tuesday in Edmonton.