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| HT/WT: 6-2, 196 lbs |
| Birthplace: Oxford, MI |
| Age: 27 |
| Experience: 7 |
| Shoots: Left |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 14:49 | 4 |
Top Josh Norris News
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Enters concussion protocol
Norris entered concussion protocol Thursday after sustaining the injury versus the Maple Leafs, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Norris could be facing an absence depending on further tests. The 27-year-old will be at risk of missing Saturday's game versus the Canadiens at a minimum. If Jiri Kulich (undisclosed) is also out, Tyson Kovak would likely draw into the Sabres' lineup.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Puts away goal
Norris scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens.
Norris has struggled a bit to start the year, which landed him on the fourth line in the last two games. Now that he's got a goal, he could start to get back on track. The veteran center has two points, eight shots on net, eight hits, four blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating over seven appearances. Norris is still an option in deeper leagues thanks to his spot on the second power-play unit, but better players will be available on the waiver wire in standard formats.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Tallies goal in victory
Norris scored a goal on two shots while recording a blocked shot and two PIM during Tuesday's 5-1 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.
Norris didn't appear in Monday's preseason opener against the Penguins but made an impact in the second half of the back-to-back set. The 27-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, recording 13 goals, 21 assists, 28 PIM, 27 blocked shots and 24 hits in 44 regular-season appearances. He should continue to play a prominent role if he can remain healthy this season.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Deposits empty-netter
Norris scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
Norris had missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury. With the empty-netter, the 26-year-old center has earned his first career playoff point, coming in his third postseason game. The center should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time if he can remain healthy. He was limited to 34 points, 69 shots on net, 24 hits, 27 blocked shots and 28 PIM over 44 regular-season outings.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Available for Friday
Norris (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Norris has missed Buffalo's past three games due to the injury. He had 13 goals and 34 points in 44 regular-season appearances with the Sabres in 2025-26. Noah Ostlund is set to exit the lineup due to a lower-body injury, which coincides with Norris' expected return.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Won't play in Game 5
Norris (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Norris participated in Tuesday's morning skate and feels much better, but he will miss his third straight game. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Norris was "available" to play following Tuesday's session, but the 26-year-old forward is still on Buffalo's injury report. That suggests Norris may not be fully healthy despite potentially being an option to return to the lineup.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Might play Tuesday
Norris (undisclosed) could be an option for Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "Norris is going to skate (Monday). He could be available."
Norris has missed the Sabres' last two playoff contests due to his undisclosed injury. While he failed to produce a point in his first two postseason contests, the 26-year-old center had 13 goals and 21 assists in 44 regular-season outings this year. If Norris can return for Game 5, it would likely be in a middle-six role.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Won't play in Game 4
Norris (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Norris remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He also didn't participate in Saturday's practice. Norris hasn't earned a point in two appearances this postseason, but he has posted two shots on net, one blocked shot and six hits.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Not available Thursday
Norris (undisclosed) will not play in Boston for Game 3 on Thursday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Head coach Lindy Ruff would not divulge the reason for Norris' absence, but ruled out an illness. Norris had a six-game point streak to end the regular season, but he was held off the scoresheet in the opening two games of the series. Noah Ostlund (upper body) will replace Norris in the lineup Thursday. Norris could return to action as early as Sunday for Game 4 in Boston.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Tallies in shootout loss
Norris scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
Norris extended his point streak to six games (three goals, four assists) to end the regular season. He wrapped up with 13 goals, 34 points, 69 shots on net, 28 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 44 appearances. Norris has played in every game since the Olympic break, and it's likely a positive sign that the oft-injured center didn't rest Wednesday when the Sabres had some regulars out of the lineup. He'll be a middle-six option to start the playoffs.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Pots goal Monday
Norris tallied a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Norris found the back of the net late in the first period to level Monday's score at one apiece before the Sabres went off with four more goals. Overall, the 26-year-old center has 12 goals, 33 points, 67 shots on net, 24 hits and 24 blocked shots across 43 games this season. He's played a big role in helping Buffalo secure the Atlantic Division title during his five-game point streak. Norris has posted strong point-per-game numbers when healthy this season and could make an impact in the postseason from his middle-six role amidst Buffalo's stacked offense.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Contributes two assists
Norris logged a pair of assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Norris helped out on a Peyton Krebs goal in the first period as well as the second of Josh Doan's tallies in the third. With a goal and six assists over his last six games, Norris has been a steady contributor from a middle-six role late in the regular season. He's at 32 points, 65 shots on net, 28 PIM, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances this season, which is production a little better than his usual on a per-game basis.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Puts away goal in win
Norris scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Norris ended a nine-game goal drought with his tally at 14:04 of the first period. The 26-year-old has been in the lineup for all 21 games since the Olympic break, earning 12 points, 35 shots on net and 20 PIM in that span. He's at 11 goals, 29 points, 62 shots, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 40 appearances this season, mainly in a middle-six role.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Picks up pair of helpers
Norris logged two power-play assists, two hits and six PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Norris has gone seven games without a goal, earning three assists and eight shots on net in that span. He is up to 27 points, 55 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 37 appearances in another year ravaged by injuries. Norris has primarily played in a third-line role recently.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Fills empty cage
Norris scored an empty-net goal on five shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Golden Knights.
Norris tallied with 58 seconds left in the third period to give the Sabres some breathing room. He had gone a season-high four games without a point prior to Tuesday. The 26-year-old center is up to 10 goals, 24 points, 47 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 30 appearances.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Two points in Pittsburgh
Norris scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.
Both points came in the second period as the Sabres broke open a 1-1 tie. Norris has been productive since returning from a rib injury after the Olympic break, picking up three goals and five points in the last five games.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Throws down two goals in win
Norris scored twice in a 6-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Norris had two goals in a 2:03 span of the first period; his second stood as the game-winner. The Olympic break probably helped him tremendously. Norris missed 24 games due to an upper body injury earlier in the season, and he sat outthree weeks before the break because of a rib injury. Norris has eight goals, 12 assists and 33 shots in 22 contests this season.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Gathers assist Friday
Norris logged an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.
This was Norris' second game back from an injury to his ribs. The 26-year-old has operated in a middle-six role since his return, as well as seeing power-play time. He has potential to put up strong offense for the Sabres, but he'll need to stay healthy to do so. He's earned 18 points, 31 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 21 appearances.
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