Justin Danforth
NHL Injury Report

Justin Danforth Injury Status

Buffalo Sabres • RW
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

Danforth's move to IR allowed the Sabres to activate Sam Carrick (middle body) ahead of Thursday's game versus the Ducks. Danforth remains without a clear timeline to return to action. He will miss his fourth straight game Thursday and will be eligible to return whenever ready, as long as he doesn't later end up on long-term injured reserve.

Injury Details

Body Part
Upper Body
Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Nov 8, 2026

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Justin Danforth Injury History

November 4, 2026
Injured Reserve • Upper Body
Danforth (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
October 29, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
day-to-day
October 28, 2026
out • Upper Body
out
October 28, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
day-to-day
October 25, 2026
out • Upper Body
out
October 24, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
day-to-day
October 22, 2026
out • Upper Body
Danforth (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Philadelphia, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.
October 21, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
Danforth (upper body) missed Monday's practice, according to Justin Alpert and Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Latest Justin Danforth Injury Updates

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