Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson missed practice on February 23 due to a separate upper-body injury from the one he suffered on February 2. Coach Lindy Ruff stated that Benson will not play during the team's upcoming three-game road trip from Wednesday to Saturday. The initial injury occurred when Benson crashed into the end boards during a win in Florida.
The Buffalo Sabres provided an update on forward Zach Benson's condition ahead of their post-Olympic break schedule. Benson has been absent from practice since the Olympic break, dealing with a new upper-body issue distinct from his earlier injury on February 2. That initial injury forced him to exit a game after colliding with the end boards in Florida, but it had been improving prior to the break.
Coach Lindy Ruff commented on Benson's status, saying he does not expect the young forward to participate in the three-game road trip starting Wednesday. The Sabres' injury report, last updated on February 23, lists Benson as out since February 2 with an upper-body injury.
This development adds to the Sabres' roster challenges following the Olympic pause. While Benson's absence extends into the near term, the team continues to monitor his recovery. The full injury report includes other players like goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is available after rejoining practice on February 19 following a lower-body injury sustained on January 27.