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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will miss the rest of the season due to an upper-body injury, adding to the team's injury woes after winger Jack Quinn's recent setback. The team will need young players like Zach Benson and Owen Power to step up and fill the void. Despite the challenges, the Sabres remain confident in their ability to overcome these losses and continue their push for a playoff spot.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will miss the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury requiring surgery, while forward Jack Quinn is out for 6-to-8 weeks following lower-body surgery. The team is facing multiple injuries, but coach Don Granato is confident in the defensive group's ability to step up. Despite the setbacks, the Sabres are preparing to move forward with adjustments to their lineup and are hopeful for the return of Erik Johnson and Zemgus Girgensons.
The Buffalo Sabres' defense was moderately effective in the 2022-23 season, with Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, and Owen Power being the standout players. Dahlin is a Norris Trophy candidate with 73 points, 132 blocks, and 105 hits. Samuelsson's physical play and positioning in the defensive zone earned him the Team MVP title, while Power's effective defensive play contributed to a 91.5% on-ice save percentage.