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March 27 – Ostlund (upper body) out Friday

Forward Noah Ostlund won’t play Friday versus Detroit as he deals with an upper-body injury. He’s day to day, coach Lindy Ruff said after Ostlund participated in the morning skate.

In his place, Tanner Pearson enters the lineup for his second game with the Sabres. Pearson will start on the fourth line, with Zach Benson moving up to Ostlund’s spot on the third.

March 26 – Metsa loaned to Rochester

The Sabres loaned defenseman Zach Metsa to the Rochester Americans (AHL) on Thursday. The 27-year-old rookie, who’s been very effective in 38 NHL games this season, was a healthy scratch Wednesday as Conor Timmins returned from injury.

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Injury report

Noah Ostlund, F (upper body) – Out since March 25

Ostlund sustained an upper-body injury in the March 25 game versus Boston, participated in the March 27 morning skate and is considered day to day, coach Lindy Ruff said. - Last updated March 27

Jordan Greenway, F (middle body) – Out since Jan. 22

Greenway received a new treatment for his hernia injury, which has continued nagging him after two surgeries last season. He returned to practice March 24 and could be an option to play down the stretch, if he keeps progressing. - Last updated March 24

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that Kulich was dealing with a blood clot. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced on March 6 that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the season, but he's continued non-contact skating. - Last updated March 16

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and began skating on his own in early January. He is currently skating "on and off" as he continues to deal with pain related to the injury. - Last updated March 2