Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) battle in the crease during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y.

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) battle in the crease during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)


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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. Ruff called the severity of the injury "pretty strong." He didn't specify the nature but said Samuelsson is not expected to need surgery. Samuelsson was hurt in a 7-5 loss to Montreal on Monday, when a Canadiens player rolled up on his leg. Ruff listed leading scorer Tage Thompson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as day to day, with both having an opportunity to play Thursday, when Buffalo hosts the St. Louis Blues.

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