Helenius has returned to Buffalo to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team announced Thursday.
Helenius won't play in Anaheim on Thursday or Saturday's game in Los Angeles. The Sabres will then return home to host Ottawa on Wednesday. Helenius has a goal, three points, two PIM and 11 hits in 11 outings with the Sabres in 2026-27. Helenius' exit coincides with Sam Carrick's (upper body) expected return.