Is Jason Zucker playing in his next game?
Jason Zucker is on injured reserve (abdomen) on the NHL injury report, per the official designation as of Mon, Oct 19, 12:53 AM ET.
Checked Oct 19, 12:53 AM ET. Rechecked about every two hours.
- Status
- On injured reserve (abdomen)
- Next game
- Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM ET vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- If he sits
- Zach Benson20.4 minutes a game

on injured reserveLW, Buffalo Sabres, ranked 114 on our board
Buffalo Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM ET.
If Zucker sits, Zach Benson is next in line: 20.4 minutes a game.
Who benefits if he sits
- Zach Benson: 20.4 minutes a game
Next in line is the best ranked teammate at his position who is not ruled out, with his ice time a game over his team's recent games.
Status changes we tracked
Listed on injured reserve in the latest report. No daily copy of the NHL report is kept yet, so earlier listings are not shown.
The NHL injury report is read with our NHL board, about every two hours.
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What "on injured reserve" means
Out means the team has ruled Zucker out for now. Treat him as unavailable until the NHL injury report drops the listing, and plan around the players named above. A return date, where the report gives one, is an estimate the team can move either way.
Common questions
Is Jason Zucker playing in his next game?
Jason Zucker is on injured reserve (abdomen) on the NHL injury report, per the official designation as of Mon, Oct 19, 12:53 AM ET. Buffalo Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM ET.
Who replaces Jason Zucker if he is out?
Zach Benson is the best ranked Buffalo Sabres teammate at LW who is not ruled out (20.4 minutes a game).