Norris scored an empty-net goal on five shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Norris tallied with 58 seconds left in the third period to give the Sabres some breathing room. He had gone a season-high four games without a point prior to Tuesday. The 26-year-old center is up to 10 goals, 24 points, 47 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 30 appearances.

Norris scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the second period as the Sabres broke open a 1-1 tie. Norris has been productive since returning from a rib injury after the Olympic break, picking up three goals and five points in the last five games.

Norris scored twice in a 6-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Norris put two goals up in a 2:03 span of the first period; his second stood as the game winner. The Olympic break will have helped him tremendously. Norris missed 24 games with an upper body injury earlier in the season, and he then missed three weeks prior to the break because of a rib injury. Norris has eight goals, 12 assists and 33 shots in 22 contests this season.

Norris logged an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

This was Norris' second game back from an injury to his ribs. The 26-year-old has operated in a middle-six role since his return, as well as seeing power-play time. He has potential to put up strong offense for the Sabres, but he'll need to stay healthy to do so. He's earned 18 points, 31 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 21 appearances.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Norris (ribs) will be available for Wednesday's game against New Jersey, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris has been sidelined since mid-January due to his rib injury, but he's been cleared to suit up in the Sabres' first game following the Olympic break. Over 19 appearances with Buffalo this year, Norris has racked up six goals, 11 assists, 11 blocked shots and six hits while averaging 15:57 of ice time.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said that Norris (ribs) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in Monday's game against the Panthers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris was upgraded to day-to-day last week, but he hasn't yet received the green light to return to game action. Following Monday's matchup, the Sabres have two more games on their schedule before the Olympic break, but it's not yet clear if the 26-year-old will be available Tuesday against the Lightning or Thursday against the Penguins.

Norris has been classified as day-to-day by head coach Lindy Ruff, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday, but won't play this week, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

EDGE Analysis

Norris being labeled day-to-day but then being ruled out for the next three games is a little strange, but either way, he certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Michigan native was rolling offensively with seven points in his last nine outings. Norris should slot into a middle-six role once back in the lineup.

Norris (ribs) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris is week-to-week and will miss his third straight game against Carolina on Monday. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Norris has provided six goals, 17 points, 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and six hits in only 19 appearances this season.

Norris (ribs) is week-to-week, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Norris has missed the last two games, and there is no timeline for his return to the lineup. It's unclear if he will be available to play before February's Olympic break. Norris has collected six goals, 17 points, 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and six hits while being limited to only 19 appearances this season.

Norris (ribs) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash versus Minnesota, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

EDGE Analysis

Norris took a cross-check to his ribs Wednesday against the Flyers and will miss his second straight game due to the injury. The talented, but injury-prone center, has six goals and 17 points in 19 games this season. He could return as early as Monday in Carolina.