Stanley (illness) participated in Sunday's practice and should be available for Game 1 of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, per Heather Engel of NHL.com. Stanley sat out Friday's series-clinching 4-1 win over Boston in Game 6. He didn't have a point in the opening round of the postseason, but he registered five PIM, five shots on net, six blocked shots and six hits in five appearances.
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| CENTERS | Shoots | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Dunne 44
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L | 6'4" | 208 | 27 |
Konsta Helenius 94
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R | 5'11" | 189 | 19 |
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Tyson Kozak 48
|
L | 5'11" | 185 | 23 |
Peyton Krebs 19
|
L | 6'0" | 188 | 24 |
Jiri Kulich 20
IR
|
L | 6'1" | 193 | 21 |
Ryan McLeod 71
|
L | 6'3" | 204 | 26 |
Josh Norris 9
|
L | 6'2" | 196 | 26 |
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Noah Ostlund 86
|
L | 5'11" | 180 | 21 |
Tage Thompson 72
|
R | 6'6" | 220 | 28 |
| LEFT WINGS | Shoots | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zach Benson 6
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L | 5'10" | 177 | 20 |
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Mason Geertsen 55
|
L | 6'4" | 231 | 30 |
Jordan Greenway 12
|
L | 6'6" | 231 | 28 |
Beck Malenstyn 29
|
L | 6'3" | 209 | 27 |
Jason Zucker 17
|
L | 5'11" | 198 | 33 |
| RIGHT WINGS | Shoots | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Justin Danforth 15
IR
|
R | 5'8" | 193 | 32 |
Josh Doan 91
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R | 6'2" | 198 | 23 |
Jack Quinn 22
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R | 6'1" | 185 | 24 |
Alex Tuch 89
|
R | 6'4" | 219 | 29 |
| DEFENSE | Shoots | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Bryson 78
|
L | 5'9" | 177 | 28 |
Bowen Byram 4
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L | 6'1" | 205 | 24 |
Rasmus Dahlin 26
|
L | 6'3" | 204 | 25 |
Michael Kesselring 8
IR
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R | 6'5" | 215 | 25 |
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Zach Metsa 73
|
R | 5'9" | 198 | 27 |
Owen Power 25
|
L | 6'6" | 226 | 23 |
Mattias Samuelsson 23
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L | 6'4" | 229 | 25 |
Conor Timmins 21
IR
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R | 6'3" | 213 | 27 |
| GOALIES | Shoots | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Colten Ellis 92
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L | 6'1" | 191 | 25 |
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 1
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L | 6'5" | 223 | 26 |
Alex Lyon 34
IR
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L | 6'1" | 199 | 33 |
Stanley (illness) participated in Sunday's practice and should be available for Game 1 of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, per Heather Engel of NHL.com. Stanley sat out Friday's series-clinching 4-1 win over Boston in Game 6. He didn't have a point in the opening round of the postseason, but he registered five PIM, five shots on net, six blocked shots and six hits in five appearances.
Ostlund (lower body) isn't expected to be available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday. Ostlund sustained the injury in the first period of Game 5 against Boston on Tuesday. He had one goal, one assist, four shots on net and one blocked shot in three appearances during Buffalo's first-round series win over the Bruins. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.
Carrick (arm) isn't expected to be an option in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Sunday. Carrick is still dealing with a week-to-week injury and hasn't played since March 31 against the Islanders. He had nine goals, 16 points, 75 shots on net and 106 hits across 73 appearances between the Sabres and Rangers during the 2025-26 regular season. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.
Dahlin logged two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6. Dahlin set up Alex Tuch on the opening tally and Josh Norris on the empty-netter to put the Sabres through to the second round. Over six games in the first round, Dahlin earned a goal, three assists, 21 shots on net, 10 hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating. The 26-year-old defenseman will continue to lead the Sabres' blue line and should offer well-rounded production for fantasy purposes.
Thompson logged two assists, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6. Thompson had the secondary helper on both of the Sabres' first-period goals, which ended up being the difference in this series-clinching win. The 28-year-old contributed two goals, five assists, 26 shots on net, 10 hits, six blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating over six outings in his first playoff series. Thompson can score more, but he'll look to remain effective and productive in a top-line role as the Sabres turn their sights to the second round against either the Canadiens or the Lightning.
Norris scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6. Norris had missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury. With the empty-netter, the 26-year-old center has earned his first career playoff point, coming in his third postseason game. The center should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time if he can remain healthy. He was limited to 34 points, 69 shots on net, 24 hits, 27 blocked shots and 28 PIM over 44 regular-season outings.
Samuelsson scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series. Samuelsson isn't known for being a scoring-first defenseman, but he found the back of the net twice in Buffalo's first-round series against Boston. He also added 19 hits and eight blocked shots. He hasn't been as productive offensively as he was in the 2025-26 regular season, but he could take on more of a defensive-minded role in the second round of the playoffs against Tampa Bay or Montreal.
Tuch had a goal, two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series. Tuch has been the Sabres' most consistent producer in the playoffs so far, recording at least one point in five of the six games against Boston. He notched seven points (four goals, three assists), a plus-8 rating, 20 shots on net, 21 hits and nine blocked shots in Buffalo's first-round series victory. He remains an excellent option for fantasy managers due to his scoring upside and category coverage.