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CBJ· Fri Nov 6Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 15
- G
- 2
- A
- 1
- PTS
- 3
- +/-
- -6
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 16
- TOI/G
- 14:14
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs OTT | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 31 | @LAK | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 29 | @ANA | W 7-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 13:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 27 | @SJS | W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:00 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 24 | @WSH | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 21 | vs PHI | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 17 | @MTL | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 14:30 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 15 | @TOR | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 14:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 13 | @MTL | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 11:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | vs FLA | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 10 | vs UTA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 16:36 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 8 | vs DAL | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 3 | 14:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 6 | vs MIN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | vs CHI | W 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | @CBJ | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 16:18 | 2 | 1 |
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| Apr 15 | vs DAL | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 16:54 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 13 | @CHI | W 5-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 12:36 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 9 | vs CBJ | W 5-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 1 | 14:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | @NYR | W 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 14:48 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | vs TBL | W 4-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 17:12 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | @WSH | L 2-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2 | @OTT | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 16:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 31 | vs NYI | W 4-3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 1 | 15:06 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 28 | vs SEA | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 15:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 27 | vs DET | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 16:36 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 25 | vs BOS | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | @ANA | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 21 | @LAK | W 4-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 14:42 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 19 | @SJS | W 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 14:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 17 | @VGK | W 2-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 5 | 13:30 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 14 | vs TOR | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12 | vs WSH | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 15:48 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 10 | vs SJS | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 8 | vs TBL | W 8-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 17:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 7 | vs NSH | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 16:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | @PIT | W 5-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3 | vs VGK | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 28 | @TBL | W 6-2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 15:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27 | @FLA | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | @NJD | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 14 | vs PHI | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 12 | vs FLA | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 10 | vs ANA | W 5-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:12 | 0 | 3 |
| Jan 8 | @NYR | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 13:24 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 6 | vs VAN | W 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 14:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3 | @CBJ | L 1-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 17:36 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 31 | @DAL | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | @STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 16:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | vs BOS | W 4-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | @OTT | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 14:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | @NJD | W 3-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 20 | vs NYI | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | vs PHI | W 5-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 19:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 14 | @SEA | W 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 8 | @CGY | L 4-7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | 17:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5 | @WPG | L 1-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 15:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3 | @PHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 17:36 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 1 | vs WPG | W 5-1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 3 | 15:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9 | vs NYR | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:54 | 1 | 0 |
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| Mar 12 | @DET | L 3-7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 17:24 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 10 | vs EDM | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 17:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 8 | @FLA | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 20:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | @CHI | W 4-3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 1 | 15:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 3 | @WSH | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 20:36 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 1 | vs SJS | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 16:00 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 1 | vs MIN | W 6-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 16:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 30 | vs WSH | W 5-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 2 | 19:06 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | vs UTA | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 16:42 | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 21 | @NYR | L 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 3:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19 | @NJD | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 18 | vs BOS | W 6-5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 | 22:18 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 16 | vs WSH | L 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:00 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 14 | @NYI | W 2-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 18:30 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 12 | vs DAL | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 19:12 | 7 | 1 |
| Jan 11 | @PIT | W 5-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:00 | 5 | 1 |
| Jan 9 | vs BUF | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 15:30 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 7 | @DET | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 3 | @STL | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 18:00 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 2 | @DAL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 19:30 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | @MIN | W 3-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 28 | @WPG | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 20:48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | @EDM | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | @VAN | W 5-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 19 | @CGY | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 17:18 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 17 | @SEA | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 14 | vs PIT | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 18:12 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 13 | @CAR | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:00 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec 11 | vs ANA | W 5-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 17:54 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 8 | vs NYI | L 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 7 | vs NSH | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:18 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 5 | vs DET | W 2-1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 5 | 18:54 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 1 | @ANA | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 20:42 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 30 | @LAK | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 16:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 27 | @SJS | W 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 4 | 3 |
| Nov 25 | vs CGY | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 20:42 | 4 | 3 |
| Nov 23 | vs VAN | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 21 | vs VGK | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:30 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov 19 | vs EDM | L 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 17:06 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 16 | @CAR | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 19:18 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 14 | vs PHI | L 4-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 4 | 19:42 | 2 | 1 |
Latest news
Norris scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens. He also added a hit and two blocked shots.
Norris opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, and now he's found the back of the net in two of the Habs' last three games. However, he logged just 14:30 of ice time and received only 44 seconds of power-play time, limiting his opportunities to contribute offensively. His recent scoring is encouraging, but the relatively modest workload could restrict his fantasy ceiling unless he starts to see more playing time on a regular basis. With just three points in Montreal's first nine games and currently skating as a bottom-six forward, however, Norris doesn't have a ton of upside outside of the deepest formats or the leagues that reward physical stats such as hits and blocked shots.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 18
Norris (concussion) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Norris underwent concussion testing after Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over Toronto. He returned to the ice for Friday's optional practice and is good to go. Norris has one goal, one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits and five blocked shots in eight outings this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 17
Norris entered concussion protocol Thursday after sustaining the injury versus the Maple Leafs, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Norris could be facing an absence depending on further tests. The 27-year-old will be at risk of missing Saturday's game versus the Canadiens at a minimum. If Jiri Kulich (undisclosed) is also out, Tyson Kovak would likely draw into the Sabres' lineup.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 16
Norris scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.
Norris has struggled a bit to start the year, which landed him on the fourth line in the last two games. Now that he's got a goal, he could start to get back on track. The veteran center has two points, eight shots on net, eight hits, four blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating over seven appearances. Norris is still an option in deeper leagues thanks to his spot on the second power-play unit, but better players will be available on the waiver wire in standard formats.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 14
- Fantasy hockey schedule hacks: Add more Bruins and Hurricanes to your team
The NHL schedule isn't equal, so use that to your advantage when setting your fantasy hockey lineups in October.
ESPN · Oct 1
Norris scored a goal on two shots while recording a blocked shot and two PIM during Tuesday's 5-1 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.
Norris didn't appear in Monday's preseason opener against the Penguins but made an impact in the second half of the back-to-back set. The 27-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, recording 13 goals, 21 assists, 28 PIM, 27 blocked shots and 24 hits in 44 regular-season appearances. He should continue to play a prominent role if he can remain healthy this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 23
- Josh Norris Is in Concussion Protocol, Jiri Kulich Is Day-to-Day and Rasmus Dahlin Is a Coin Flip as the Sabres Visit Montreal
Verdexed · Oct 17
- John Tavares Leaves the Sabres Loss Hurt and Miles Wood Lands on IR, Leaving the Maple Leafs Thin Down the Middle
Verdexed · Oct 16