Lafferty scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.
Lafferty netted a goal late in the third period, which didn't ultimately impact the result. He has two goals over eight contests since returning from a groin injury. The 30-year-old winger has been limited to part-time duties on the fourth line this season, picking up just four goals, three assists, 49 shots on net, 89 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-13 rating across 58 appearances.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Finds twine in return
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Lafferty scored a goal and dished out three hits in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Capitals.
Lafferty's return from a four-game absence with a groin injury was productive from his fourth-line role. He tallied the fourth goal of the game for the Sabres off a helper from Connor Clifton. Lafferty now has three goals and six points across 51 appearances this season. The 30-year-old right winger has taken a step back offensively this year after setting a career high of 13 goals a season ago. While it is best to fade Lafferty in most fantasy formats, Buffalo's combination of playing without pressure and their recent surge in the offensive zone could give the winger some value if he can become a consistent contributor on the scoresheet.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Good to go
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Lafferty (groin) will return to the lineup against Washington on Sunday.
After missing the last four games, Lafferty will replace Isak Rosen on the fourth line. The 30-year-old Lafferty has two goals, five points, 42 shots on net and 80 hits in 50 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Game-time call
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Lafferty (groin) will be a game-time decision against the Capitals on Sunday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Lafferty might be an option to return from a four-game absence. He has produced two goals, five points, 42 shots on net and 80 hits in 50 appearances this season. If Lafferty plays versus Washington, Isak Rosen could be a healthy scratch.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Won't play Saturday
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Lafferty (groin) won't be in the lineup against the Flyers on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Lafferty will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to return versus Washington on Sunday. He has earned two goals, five points, 42 shots on net and 80 hits across 50 appearances this season. Due to Lafferty's absence, Isak Rosen will remain in Saturday's lineup.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Set to miss out Thursday
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Lafferty (groin) is slated to miss Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
According to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lafferty is nearing his return to action but it's unlikely to be Thursday's tilt against the Pens. In 50 games this year, the 30-year-old winger has notched just five points. Given his offensive limitations, Lafferty's expected absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Unavailable Tuesday
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Lafferty (groin) isn't expected to return Tuesday versus Ottawa, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Lafferty didn't attend the morning skate. He has two goals, five points, 26 PIM and 80 hits in 50 outings in 2024-25. When Lafferty is healthy, he'll be in the mix for a fourth-line spot.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Suffers groin injury
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Lafferty sustained a groin injury during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota.
Lafferty had a shot and two hits in 7:33 of ice time Saturday. Coach Lindy Ruff said there's a good chance Lafferty won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg. If that's the case, then Lafferty's next opportunity to return would be Tuesday versus Ottawa.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Gaining playing time for now
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Lafferty was in the lineup for the fourth straight game in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Panthers.
Lafferty's playing time has been on the upswing, thanks in part to an illness going through the Sabres right now that has hit the forwards hard. The 30-year-old winger has had a rough campaign with just five points, 34 shots on net, 67 hits and a minus-10 rating over 44 appearances. Considering he had his two best seasons over the previous two years, this has been a disappointment, especially since he has been stuck in a part-time role. Lafferty is not likely to produce enough in any area to warrant a spot on fantasy rosters.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Garners helper Thursday
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Lafferty notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
Lafferty ended a four-game drought with the helper. The 29-year-old has played on the fourth line this season, leading to limited chances on offense, but he has four points over his last 12 outings. Overall, he's at five points, 26 shots on net, 51 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 37 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Opens scoring in loss
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Lafferty scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.
Lafferty gave the Sabres a positive start with a goal 2:37 into the contest. The winger hadn't scored since Nov. 7, a span of 18 games in which he had just two assists, though he also missed 10 contests due to a lower-body injury. When healthy, Lafferty has been a bottom-six fixture for the Sabres. He has contributed four points, 24 shots on net, 47 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 32 appearances. The Sabres have deployed seven defensemen in back-to-back contests, and having just 11 forwards in the lineup could open up a little extra playing time for Lafferty if head coach Lindy Ruff sticks with that composition.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Provides helper
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Lafferty managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.
Lafferty has a helper in two of the last three games. The 29-year-old has also recorded 12 hits over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. Lafferty is firmly in a fourth-line role and is unlikely to get much of a consistent look anywhere else in the lineup. He's at three points, 18 shots on net, 39 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 28 appearances in his first year with the Sabres.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Garners assist in win
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Lafferty provided an assist and two hits in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
The helper was Lafferty's first point in four games since he missed nine contests due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old forward plays on the fourth line, so he isn't expected to chip in a lot of offense. He's been limited to two points, 15 shots on net, 16 PIM, 35 hits and a minus-2 rating over 26 appearances this season, a level of production way down from when he had 13 goals and 24 points over 79 regular-season outings with the Canucks in 2023-24.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Set to return Friday
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Lafferty (lower body) is expected back in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty previously told reporters he would be ready to go if needed, something that did come to fruition after Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) was ruled out long-term. For his part, the 29-year-old Laffeerty has struggled this season with just one point in 22 games while chipping in only 27 hits, 13 shots and 14 PIM. If he doesn't start producing now, Lafferty could be in danger of losing minutes to Ryan McLeod (undisclosed) once McLeod is cleared to play.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Available if called upon
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Lafferty (lower body) told reporters he is healthy and could be available against the Maple Leafs on Friday if called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Lafferty remains on injured reserve but could be activated in the coming days if given the all-clear. Considering the 29-year-old forward has registered just one point over his last 22 outings, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup. In order to activate Lafferty off injured reserve, the Sabres will need to make a corresponding roster move by either sending a player down to the minors or placing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) on injured reserve.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Added to injured reserve
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Lafferty was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Lafferty was already considered week-to-week, so this news doesn't alter his timetable. He has a goal, 14 PIM and 27 hits across 22 outings in 2024-25. When healthy, Lafferty might draw back onto the fourth line, which would likely result in Nicolas Aube-Kubel moving to the press box.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Deemed week-to-week
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Lafferty (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty sat out Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders after being injured in Friday's 4-3 overtime defeat versus Vancouver. He has earned one goal, 13 shots on net and 27 hits through 22 appearances this season. During Lafferty's absence, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Tyson Kozak could see playing time in the bottom six.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Unlikely for Saturday
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Lafferty (lower body) is not expected to be available Saturday versus the Islanders, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Lafferty sustained the injury Friday versus the Canucks, and it appears it will cost him time. Nicolas Aube-Kubel will likely replace Lafferty in the lineup as a fourth-line option.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Exits Friday's game
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Lafferty sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt versus Vancouver and won't return.
Lafferty entered Friday's action with one point (a goal), 14 PIM and 26 hits in 21 appearances with the Sabres in 2024-25. He logged 4:02 of ice time before exiting the game against the Canucks. Unless Lafferty can return Saturday versus the Islanders, Nicolas Aube-Kubel will probably serve on the fourth line.
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Sabres' Sam Lafferty: Finds twine Thursday
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Lafferty scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
The goal was Lafferty's first point through 13 appearances this season. The Sabres got contributions from all over the lineup Thursday, which has been a bit of a rarity early in 2024-25. Lafferty has added seven shots on net, 18 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating while averaging 9:49 of ice time per game in a fourth-line role.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 30
Experience: 5
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