Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Sun 2/4/24 3:43 PM

Samuelsson (upper body) underwent surgery and will not return during the 2023-24 campaign.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson missed four of the last six games and the injury ended up being more serious than expected. The Sabres will place him on injured reserve in the near future and an update on his status for training camp should be available during the offseason. Jacob Bryson should see more regular playing time with Samuelsson out.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Fri 1/26/24 3:24 PM

Samuelsson is still undergoing medical imaging for his upper-body injury, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson should probably be considered a long shot to face the Sharks on Saturday. If he does miss out, the 23-year-old blueliner will be sidelined for the fourth time in his last six contests. Samuelsson is currently stuck in a 36-game goal drought during which he's managed a mere 39 shots and three helpers.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Wed 1/24/24 9:24 PM

Samuelsson (undisclosed) is banged up and won't play versus the Kings on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson is not 100 percent, as he's set to sit out for the third time in five games. Jacob Bryson will replace Samuelsson in the lineup. It's unclear if the Sabres will opt to let Samuelsson rest against the Sharks on Saturday, the team's last game before the bye week.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Sat 1/20/24 12:14 PM

Samuelsson (upper body) will suit up Saturday against the Lightning, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson is slated to be back alongside Rasmus Dahlin on the top pairing following a two-game absence. The 23-year-old Samuelsson has collected seven points, 43 shots on goal, 83 blocked shots and 81 hits over 39 appearances this season.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Sat 1/20/24 11:12 AM

Samuelsson (upper body) is expected to be a game-time call Saturday versus the Lightning, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson missed the Sabres' last two contests after suffering an injury Jan. 13 against Vancouer. The 23-year-old blueliner has a goal, seven points and a plus-3 rating through 39 games this year. Samuelsson should return to a top-pairing role alongside Rasmus Dahlin once he's cleared to return.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Wed 1/17/24 11:16 AM

Samuelsson (upper body) isn't expected to be an option Wednesday versus Chicago, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson also missed Monday's 3-0 win over San Jose and remains day-to-day. He has a goal, seven points, 24 PIM, 81 hits and 83 blocks in 39 contests in 2023-24. When Samuelsson is ready to return, Ryan Johnson might be a healthy scratch.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Mon 1/15/24 10:40 AM

Samuelsson (upper body) won't play Monday against the Sharks, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson will miss at least one game after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver. He has provided seven points, 43 shots on goal, 83 blocked shots and 81 hits across 39 appearances this season. Henri Jokiharju is slated to replace Samuelsson in the lineup.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Sat 1/13/24 5:46 PM

Samuelsson (upper body) won't return to Saturday's contest against the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson appeared to take an elbow to the face from Vancouver's Filip Hronek early in the second period. The 23-year-old Samuelsson went into Saturday's game with seven points, 43 shots on goal, 83 blocked shots and 81 hits over 38 appearances this season.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Sat 12/16/23 1:47 AM

Samuelsson posted an assist, two hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since Oct. 27, a span of 18 games without a point. He snapped the drought with a secondary helper on Zach Benson's go-ahead goal in the third period. Samuelsson is about as pure of a defensive blueliner as they get, offering a stable presence at the back to enable Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power to push forward more. Through 27 contests, Samuelsson has four points, 28 shots on net, 59 hits, 57 blocked shots and 18 PIM.

Mattias Samuelsson
D BUF
Wed 12/13/23 2:58 PM

Samuelsson (undisclosed) is good to play Wednesday versus Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Samuelsson missed Monday's 5-2 win over Arizona because of the injury. He has a goal, three points, 56 hits and 52 blocks in 25 contests in 2023-24. With Samuelsson back, Ryan Johnson might lose his spot in the lineup.