Mattias Samuelsson

Mattias Samuelsson posted two points for the Sabres Wednesday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 6-2 loss to the Flames.

Fantasy Impact

Samuelsson has heated up in the offensive zone, picking up points in each of his last three games (two goals, two assists) for the Sabres. The 25-year-old continues to recover from a dismal stretch in the offensive zone as part of an inconsistent Buffalo lineup for head coach Lindy Ruff, recording 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 18 games so far this season.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will miss a few weeks due to an upper-body injury.

Fantasy Impact

Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Samuelsson has an MRI and It was revealed he would miss a few weeks with an upper-body injury. Surprisingly signed to a seven-year deal at the beginning of the season, the 22-year-old went without a point across the first five games of the season, collected 11 hits, 11 blocks, two penalty minutes, and a plus-six rating as part of his 19:36 of average ice time. The Sabres' blueline is further depleted with fellow defender Henri Jokiharju also out week-to-week after taking a puck to the face.