Bryson scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson was one of nine Sabres to earn multiple points in the blowout win. The 28-year-old defenseman has done little on offense this year, but he's become a regular on the third pairing since Michael Kesselring (lower body) exited the lineup. Bryson has three points, two shots on net, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over 11 outings.

Bryson (concussion) will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Tuesday but has been cleared for contact, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson will be given some extra time to recover thanks to the return of Michael Kesselring (lower body), who will be making his season debut. For his part, the 27-year-old Bryson will miss his fifth straight contest despite being cleared to play. Prior to getting hurt, the Ontario native managed just one point in five outings while dishing out a single hit. His lack of production or category coverage makes him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Bryson could clear the concussion protocol ahead of Tuesday's game against Columbus, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old has been in the league's concussion protocol for just over a week, but the defenseman could be an option for Tuesday's matchup. Over five appearances this year, Bryson has logged an assist, four blocked shots, a hit and two PIM while averaging 9:28 of ice time.

Bryson was put in the concussion protocol Saturday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson suffered the injury when he fell awkwardly into the boards during Buffalo's 3-0 victory over Florida on Saturday. The 27-year-old defenseman's placement in the concussion protocol suggests he'll probably miss at least some time. Zach Metsa is likely to draw into the lineup while Bryson is absent.

Bryson will not return to Saturday's game against Florida due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson fell awkwardly into the boards after a collision with Florida's Jonah Gadjovich and did not return to the bench after the first intermission on Saturday. The 27-year-old has averaged just 11:30 of ice time per game this season, and with just 44 points in 259 career NHL regular-season games, his potential absence likely won't impact many fantasy lineups. If the injury forces Bryson to miss any time, Zach Metsa could make his NHL debut.

Bryson logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson won a depth role in training camp over Zac Jones and has played in all four games this season. Injuries to Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) have helped to keep Bryson in the lineup on the third pairing. Bryson has an assist, one shot on net, four blocks and a plus-1 rating and will likely return to the press box when the Sabres get healthier.

Bryson signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

That means Bryson will earn the same salary in 2025-26 as he has been for this campaign. The 27-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer before inking his new deal. Bryson has seven assists, nine hits and 47 blocks in 42 appearances in 2024-25.

Bryson produced an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson was injured Wednesday versus the Red Wings but didn't miss a game. The 27-year-old blueliner is competing for time on the third pairing, and it's possibly he'll be scratched at some point to allow the Sabres to get a look at trade acquisition Jacob Bernard-Docker. Bryson has not performed at a fantasy-relevant level in most formats with seven helpers, 18 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 41 appearances this season.

Bryson (upper body) will play versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Bryson won't miss any playing time despite suffering an injury in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Detroit. He has provided six assists, 16 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and nine hits across 40 appearances this season.

Bryson suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury occurred on a hit by Michael Rasmussen in the third period, leading to increased hostilities in an already chippy game. Bryson ended up with 16:16 of ice time after failing to return to the contest. The 27-year-old's status is up in the air for Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, and if Jacob Bernard-Docker (not injury related) is not cleared to play either, the Sabres may need to make a move for a defenseman.