Sabres’ Forward Josh Dunne Sidelined 4-6 Weeks Due to Injury

Casey Halston

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Sabres’ Forward Josh Dunne Sidelined 4-6 Weeks Due to Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Dunne has been sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks due to a mid-body injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed this news to reporters on Wednesday.

Details of the Injury

The specifics of how Dunne sustained his injury remain unclear. However, he was in action during the match against the Florida Panthers on Monday. He finished the game with five penalty minutes, including a fighting major against Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango.

Josh Dunne’s Performance This Season

In the 2025-26 NHL season, Dunne has played 28 games and has recorded one goal, three assists, and a total of four points. Additionally, he has accumulated 34 penalty minutes this season.

Career Overview

This marks Dunne’s fourth season with the Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Throughout his NHL career, he has scored one goal and three assists for four points and incurred 49 penalty minutes.
Dunne has also competed in the American Hockey League (AHL) for six seasons, tallying 47 goals and 48 assists over 204 games.
Before going pro, he played three seasons in college hockey at Clarkson University, achieving 29 goals and 26 assists in 78 games.
In the United States Hockey League (USHL), he played for the Green Bay Gamblers, recording 34 goals and 40 assists in 140 games.

Current Standings of the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are currently 24-16-4, accumulating 52 points through 44 games. They hold the sixth position in the Atlantic Division, just one point shy of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Notable Team Achievements

Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 22 goals and 42 points this season.
Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin tops the team in assists with 26.
Goaltender Alex Lyon has posted a record of 10-6-3 in 21 games, achieving a .906 save percentage.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen also contributes with a 9-6-1 record and a .904 save percentage in 16 games.

As Dunne recovers, the Sabres will need to adjust their strategy to maintain their push for a playoff position this season.