Due to COVID-19 protocols impacting other teams, the Buffalo Sabres’ next three games have been postponed. The Sabres are currently scheduled to return to action next Monday, December 27 against the New York Islanders.
An increasing number of players have entered the NHL’s COVID protocols over the last few days, pushing more & more teams into pauses across the league. The league also postponed all cross-border games through December 23.
On Sunday, three Columbus Blue Jackets players entered protocol. The Sabres cancelled their morning skate on Monday (no health issues), and the Blue Jackets cancelled theirs as they awaited testing & results.