Jason Zucker Nears Season Debut For Sabres After Hernia Surgery

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker practiced on the third line Monday and is on track to make his regular-season debut Wednesday against the Flyers. Zucker has missed the first nine games of the 2026-27 campaign while recovering from sports hernia surgery. Last year, the veteran forward recorded 24 goals, 21 assists, 57 hits, 23 PIM, and 21 blocked shots over 62 appearances while averaging 15:37 of ice time for Buffalo.