Zemgus Girgensons

Girgensons (upper body), as expected, will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Ottawa, John Vogl of The Athletic reports. Girgensons hasn't reached the 20-point mark since the 2014-15 campaign but with 12 points in 33 games to start the year finds himself on pace to get back over that threshold this season. Still, the Latvian shouldn't be expected to push for more than a bottom-six role, which will limit him to a low-range fantasy target.

Girgensons (upper body) is expected to return to play Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Friday. Girgensons has been absent from the last four games while recovering from an upper-body injury. The only other games he has missed this season were the three from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 while he was in the COVID-19 protocols. The 28-year-old has averaged 14:30 of ice time -- 1:28 during the power play -- and recorded three goals over his last 10 appearances.

Girgensons (upper body) was shifted to injured reserve Monday. Girgensons sat out Saturday's game against the Red Wings and will miss at least a few more games as a result of his placement on IR.

Girgensons (upper body) will not play in Monday's contest against Detroit, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald on Sunday. Girgensons will remain sidelined for the Sabres' second-consecutive contest against Detroit. The 28-year-old has averaged 15:22 of ice time -- 1:36 during the power play -- and has recorded 12 points over 33 appearances this season. He is questionable for Tuesday's game against Ottawa.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres have activated Dylan Cozens, Zemgus Girgensons, and Mark Jankowski off the COVID-19 list. All three of them made their return on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Cozens has eight goals and seven assists in 30 games this season, while Gigensons...

Girgensons exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. Girgensons has logged two goals through his eight December appearances this season. He will reprise his offensive role against the Sharks on Thursday, where he will look to recapture his 82-game pace of 30 points.

The Buffalo Sabres had their games postponed this week and Monday added Vinnie Hinostroza to the COVID protocol. He wasn’t alone for very long, as both Jeff Skinner and Zemgus Girgensons were added Tuesday. The Sabres won’t play again until Monday but now could be without all three, should they have to face the full 10-day period that comes with a positive, symptomatic case.

The NHL's Covid-19 protocols prevented one final practice from happening so the Buffalo Sabres are officially on their holiday break. The hope is they can return to practice Sunday and host the New York Islanders here Monday night. The reality is nobody has any idea if that's going to happen.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres announced the team has placed forwards Zemgus Girgensons and Jeff Skinner in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Another Sabres forward, Vinnie Hinostroza, was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon and said Girgensons...

Girgensons entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday. Girgensons has managed just one goal in his last six games, combined with zero assists, so his potential absence is unlikely to impact fantasy players. Still, with Jeff Skinner also placed in the league's protocols, it could certainly raise doubts regarding the Sabres' ability to play versus the Islanders on Monday following the Christmas break.

Girgensons supplied a goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins. Girgensons is an interesting player since he has been quite productive offensively in a fourth-line capacity. Despite averaging only 15:23 of ice time, the Latvian has managed six goals and five assists through 30 games. As a result, he may not be the worst option if you need to save up for more prominent players in DFS tournaments or cash games.

Girgensons scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Girgensons got the Sabres within three goals late in the second period, but the comeback push didn't materialize. The 27-year-old is up to five goals, 10 points, 44 shots on net and 36 hits through 24 contests. He's maintained steady production in a middle-six role, which could put him on track to challenge his career-high 30 points from the 2014-15 season.

PITTSBURGH – Buffalo Sabres winger Zemgus Girgensons missed this morning’s pregame skate but coach Don Granato expects him to play tonight against the Penguins. Rookie Brett Murray filled in for Girgensons at left wing beside center Cody Eakin and Kyle Okposo and also on the power play. The Sabres recalled...

Girgensons posted an assist and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over the Lightning. Girgensons set up Robert Hagg's empty-net goal in the third period to help seal the Sabres' win. The 27-year-old Girgensons has started the season well with five points, 12 shots on net, five hits and a plus-4 rating in six contests. While he centers the fourth line at even strength, the Latvian continues to play a role on the power play. His best season was 2014-15, when he logged 15 goals and 15 helpers in 61 contests, but he hasn't reached the 20-point mark since.

Kyle Okposo heard what people outside KeyBank Center are saying about the Buffalo Sabres. Okposo insists he doesn’t care. He and one of his longtime teammates aren’t playing like it, though. Jeff Skinner combines with Miley Cyrus (!) for the signature moment in the latest victory. With each shift, shot...

Girgensons registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 blowout win over the Canadiens. Girgensons redirected Colin Miller's point shot past Samuel Montembeault to give the Sabres a two-goal lead to close out the second period. The 27-year-old added an assist later in the game and had two shots, a hit and a block in 15:16 of ice time.

Forwards Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons are the senior members of the Buffalo Sabres and have combined to play 795 games in blue and gold. To coach Don Granato, that matters when you put a young roster on the ice. So Granato had huge praise for the pair Tuesday when...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres are complementing their young roster with two veterans to serve as alternate captains this season: Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons. Jack Eichel was stripped of his captaincy last month amid a dispute with the team over how to treat his injured neck, so Okposo and Girgensons will step in with 'A's on their sweaters.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres will be represented in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Team Latvia announced Friday morning that Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons is one of three players named to the Olympic team. The full team rosters will be named in January. Girgensons, who was the Sabres lone...