ImpactDurzi will sit out for the fifth time in six games with the injury. In his absence, Michael Kesselring continues to play. Durzi's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Senators.
DECEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Coyotes' Clayton Keller Scores Easy Goal Thanks To Misplay By Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
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Sean Durzi - Still sidelined SaturdayDurzi (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Sabres, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Back with teamVlasic (personal) returned to the Sharks on Saturday after missing the past three games, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
ImpactVlasic should be available for Sunday's contest against Colorado, but it's unclear at this time if he will return to the lineup. In 16 appearances this season, he has contributed one assist 12 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and six hits.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sabres take on the Coyotes after Mittelstadt's 2-goal game
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Arizona Coyotes after Casey Mittelstadt scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden KnightsDECEMBER 16, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.J. Moser - Supplies assist FridayMoser registered an assist and two hits in Friday's 1-0 win over the Sharks.
ImpactMoser has a helper in seven of his last 15 games, going plus-4 with 31 blocked shots in that span. The 23-year-old defenseman is playing a steady two-way game in a top-four role, and the continued absence of Sean Durzi (lower body) has allowed Moser to see more power-play time. Moser has 14 points, 26 shots on net, 50 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-9 rating over 29 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Bjugstad - Collects helper in winBjugstad notched an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 1-0 win over the Sharks.
ImpactBjugstad has a goal and three helpers over seven contests in December. The 31-year-old remained the second-line center even with Jack McBain (lower body) returning to action Friday. It's a role that's seen Bjugstad exceed expectations in 2023-24, as the veteran is up to 19 points, 52 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 29 outings. With some second-unit power-play time and a steady role, Bjugstad is a solid depth forward for fantasy.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matias Maccelli - Nets lone goal in winMaccelli scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 1-0 win over the Sharks.
ImpactMaccelli's second-period tally was the only goal that counted in the game -- the Sharks had two overturned on video reviews. The winger has scored in each of the last two games and has a point in five straight, adding three assists in that span. The 23-year-old is up to six goals, 22 points, 60 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 29 outings overall. Maccelli has been a fixture on the second line and is showing no signs of slowing down on offense.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
