Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) out for season

Field Level Media|published: Sun 4th February, 16:03 2024

Dec 19, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) during a stoppage in play against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at KeyBank Center. credits: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will miss the remainder of the season after he undergoes surgery to repair an upper-body injury, the team announced Sunday.

Samuelsson, 23, has been idle since playing in Buffalo's 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 23.

He has totaled seven points (one goal, six assists) and a plus-4 rating in 41 games this season.

Signed to a seven-year, $30 million contract, Samuelsson has 29 points (three goals, 26 assists) in 150 career games with the Sabres.

—Field Level Media

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