Sabres F Jeff Skinner week-to-week with upper-body injury

Field Level Media|published: Thu 11th January, 14:42 2024

Jan 4, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates after the goal scored against the Montreal Canadiens by teammate forward Tage Thompson (72) (not pictured) during the third period at the Bell Centre. credits: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner is considered week-to-week as he deals with an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday.

Per Buffalo head coach Don Granato, Skinner sustained the injury during the team's 5-2 setback to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Skinner collected a goal and an assist in that game.

"Skinny is a big part of when we go; he's usually going," Granato said. "Yes, it's a big loss. ... Guys just have to elevate and pick up."

Skinner, 31, has a team-leading 17 goals to go along with 16 assists in 38 games this season. He is playing in the fifth season of an eight-year, $72 million contract.

A Calder Trophy recipient after a strong rookie campaign in 2010-11, Skinner has totaled 657 points (350 goals, 307 assists) in 970 career games with the Carolina Hurricanes and Sabres.

—Field Level Media

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