Overview

• Coach Lindy Ruff said Norris will be out for a significant period after sustaining an upper-body injury late in Thursday’s loss to the Rangers.
• Buffalo had initially listed Norris as being evaluated and not expected to play Saturday, but no firm timeline has been provided beyond the extended absence.
• Winger Zach Benson, who was hospitalized after taking a puck to the face in practice, is day-to-day and will not play Saturday in Boston.
• Defenseman Owen Power is expected to travel and could be available, while other Sabres out include Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Jordan Greenway and Michael Kesselring.
• Norris’ health remains a major variable for Buffalo after multiple past shoulder surgeries and limited availability since his trade from Ottawa last season.