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April 30, 2026
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2026

Practice Report: Game 6 Lineup Updates

The Buffalo Sabres hit the ice on Thursday morning before catching their flight to Boston. With a chance to eliminate the Bruins on Friday night, the team worked through several critical lineup adjustments during the session. Norris Returns as Ostlund Sits The forward group will see a significant shift in the middle six. Josh Norris is fully expected to return to his role as the third-line center, skating alongside Zach Benson and Josh Doan. Consequently, Noah Ostlund will miss the immediate future due to a lower-body injury he sustained during Game 5. Norris missed the previous three matchups with a minor nagging ailment. While he did not find the scoresheet in the first two games of the series, he controlled the faceoff dot and generated multiple high-danger scoring opportunities. Furthermore, practice indications suggest he will reclaim his spot on the right half-wall for the top power-play unit. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted that Norris looked fantastic during the morning skate...
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