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Josh Norris
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Norris (concussion) left Buffalo’s game on Thursday and did not return.

Norris exited Thursday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs after 14:50 time on ice and has entered concussion protocol. The 27-year-old Norris has battled injuries throughout his career, but this ailment isn't related to the shoulder injury that has sidelined him for significant parts of the past several seasons.

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Norris (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Sabres lineup for Game 6.

Norris played 16:39 time-on-ice in Buffalo's 4-2 Game Two loss to the Boston Bruins, but has been battling an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old forward has battled injuries throughout his career, so there is always extra concern whenever he is sidelined. That said, he should be back in the lineup for Game Six and is expected to suit up on the team's third line and top powerplay unit.

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Norris (undisclosed) is expected to remain out vs. Boston for Game 5.

Norris played 16:39 time-on-ice in Buffalo's 4-2 Game Two loss to the Boston Bruins, but is battling an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old forward has battled injuries throughout his career, so there is always extra concern whenever he is sidelined. That said, he appears to be nearing a return, but will remain sidelined for at least one more game.

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Norris (undisclosed) is a possibility to return for Game 5 vs. Boston on Tuesday.

Norris played 16:39 time-on-ice in Buffalo's 4-2 Game Two loss to the Boston Bruins, but is battling an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old forward has battled injuries throughout his career, so there is always extra concern whenever he is sidelined. That said, he appears to be nearing a return and could re-enter the lineup as soon as Game Five.

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Norris (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will not play in Game 3.

Norris played 16:39 time-on-ice in Buffalo's 4-2 Game Two loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play in Game Three. The 26-year-old forward has battled injuries throughout his career, so there is always extra concern whenever he is sidelined. Noah Ostlund (upper body) will draw into the lineup as Norris' replacement.

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Norris (upper-body) will return vs. New Jersey on Wednesday.

Norris has not played since January 14th, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday when the Sabres return to action from the Olympic Break against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old Norris has been productive when healthy, but has been limited to only 19 games, scoring 17 points (6G / 11A). It's unclear whether Norris' recent ailment is related to the shoulder injury that has kept him out of over 150 games in the past four seasons.

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Norris (upper-body) is not expected to return this week as he takes extra time to make sure he is ready to return.

Norris has been sidelined for nearly two weeks and it is unclear if he will return before the Olympic Break. Injuries have been a concern for Norris in recent seasons, but he remains productive when healthy. He has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 19 games this season, but has been sidelined for the 32 due to injuries.

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Norris (upper-body) is out vs. Montreal on Thursday and is considered day-to-day.

Norris was injured in Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers and will not play on Thursday. It's unclear when Norris suffered the injury, but he did not take another shift after assisting on Rasmus Dahlin's goal at the 13:51 mark of the second period. Injuries have been a concern for Norris in recent seasons, but he remains productive when healthy. He has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 19 games this season.

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Norris (upper-body) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Flyers.

It's unclear when Norris suffered the injury, but he did not take another shift after assisting on Rasmus Dahlin's goal at the 13:51 mark of the second period. We should get an update on Norris' status ahead of Buffalo's game against the Canadiens on Thursday.

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Norris (undisclosed) will remain out vs. Vancouver but is hopeful to return vs. Seattle on the weekend.

Norris recently returned from a 25-game absence due to a shoulder injury and will return to the sidelines on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. It's unclear whether Norris' recent ailment is related to the shoulder injury that has kept him out of over 150 games in the past four seasons. When healthy, Norris has been productive and has seven points (2G / 5A) through five games this season.

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Norris (upper-body) will return vs. Winnipeg on Monday.

Norris has not played since suffering an injury in Buffalo's season opener, but has skated with the team over the last week. There was speculation he could return over the weekend, but will finally return to the lineup on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Norris has missed significant time over the previous few seasons due to shoulder injuries, but has been an offensive threat whenever he is in the lineup.

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Norris (shoulder) is taking line rushes on Monday morning and is expected to return vs. Winnipeg.

Norris has not played since suffering an injury in Buffalo's season opener, but has skated with the team over the last week. There was speculation he could return over the weekend, but will finally return to the lineup on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Norris has missed significant time over the previous few seasons due to shoulder injuries, but has been an offensive threat whenever he is in the lineup.

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Norris (upper body) was a full participant in Buffalo's practice on Wednesday.

Norris has not played since suffering an injury in Buffalo's season opener, but has skated with the team over the last week, and was a full participant at practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Norris has missed significant time over the previous few seasons due to shoulder injuries but it's unclear if his current injury is related.

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Norris (upper-body) skated on Monday and is now considered day-to-day.

Norris has not played since suffering an injury in Buffalo's season opener, but was at practice on Monday. The 26-year-old Norris has missed significant time over the previous few seasons due to shoulder injuries but it's unclear if his current injury is related.

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Norris (upper-body) is out vs. Boston on Saturday and is being further evaluated.

Norris exited Buffalo's season-opener late on Thursday after playing 18:51 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Norris has missed significant time over the previous few seasons due to shoulder injuries but it's unclear if his current injury is related. He will not play on Saturday against the Boston Bruins.

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