Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Dunne will face a four-to-six week recovery period due to a mid-body injury. Head Coach Lindy Ruff announced this update to reporters on Wednesday.
Injury Details
The exact cause of Dunne’s injury is currently unknown. However, it occurred during the game against the Florida Panthers on Monday, where he finished with five penalty minutes due to a fight.
Season Performance
- Games Played: 28
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 3
- Points: 4
- Penalty Minutes: 34
In his fourth season with the Sabres, Dunne has accumulated a total of four points and 49 penalty minutes across his time with Buffalo and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Career Overview
Dunne has an extensive background in hockey, playing in parts of six seasons in the AHL. His stats include:
- Goals: 47
- Assists: 48
- Points: 95
- Penalty Minutes: 198
- Games Played: 204
Before entering professional hockey, he spent three seasons at Clarkson University, where he scored 29 goals and made 26 assists in 78 games. He also played with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers for parts of four seasons, recording 74 points in 140 games.
Team Overview
The Buffalo Sabres have a record of 24 wins, 16 losses, and 4 overtime losses this season, accumulating 52 points. They currently stand sixth in the Atlantic Division and are one point behind a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Key Players
- Tage Thompson – 22 goals, 42 points (leads the team)
- Rasmus Dahlin – 26 assists (most assists on the team)
Goaltending Records
| Goaltender | Record | Games Played | Save Percentage | Goals Saved Above Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | 10-6-3 | 21 | .906 | 1.6 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | 9-6-1 | 16 | .904 | 1.7 |
As the Sabres adjust to Dunne’s absence, the team’s performance will be closely monitored as they aim for a playoff spot.
