Byram (undisclosed) is expected to play against Carolina on Sunday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Despite an awkward fall into the end boards in Friday's 9-3 win over Chicago, Byram should be in the lineup versus the Hurricanes on Sunday. He has compiled four goals, 11 points, 32 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 14 hits through 21 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Game-time decision
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Byram (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Carolina on Sunday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Byram fell awkwardly into the end boards in Friday's 9-3 win over Chicago but managed to finish the game. The Sabres will determine his status after Sunday's pregame warmups. If Byram can't play, Zach Metsa will be in the lineup versus the Hurricanes.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Goal, assist in big win
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Byram scored a power-play goal on four shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Byram has collected three goals and three assists over his last six games. His tally was his first power-play point since Oct. 22 versus the Red Wings. The defenseman also took a hard fall during this contest, but he was able to return, finishing with 18:01 of ice time. For the year, he has 11 points, 32 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 14 hits and a minus-7 rating across 21 appearances.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Nets goal Monday
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Byram scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.
Byram's point streak is up to four games (two goals, two assists). The defenseman has had two streaks of that length so far this season, though a five-game slump came in between them. The 24-year-old is up to three goals, nine points, 27 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 14 hits and a minus-4 rating through 19 appearances in a top-four role with time on the second power-play unit.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Puts away goal in loss
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Byram scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.
Byram got the Sabres on the board at 7:47 of the first period. It's the second year in a row he's scored in Colorado after being traded from the Avalanche to the Sabres in the 2023-24 campaign. Byram has a goal and an assist over his last two games, and he's at seven points, 22 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 13 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 17 appearances. The 24-year-old blueliner should continue to see increased opportunities while Rasmus Dahlin (personal) is away from the team.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Nets shootout winner
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Byram recorded the winning tally in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Capitals.
While Byram wasn't able to find the scoresheet in regulation or overtime, he scored the lone point of the shootout to send Buffalo home with its first win since Oct. 24. Even though Byram wasn't credited with a point Saturday, he still has four points across his last six games. His value in fantasy is best served for deeper leagues, but the 24-year-old defenseman has steadily improved his offensive numbers each season, making him a name to keep an eye on in all formats.
Byram scored a goal Saturday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
His point shot found its way through a crowd and past Cayden Primeau. Byram has strung together a three-game, three-point scoring streak (one goal, two assists), and he has four points (three assists) in nine contests this season. He needs to step up his offense in order to be a valuable fantasy asset.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Generates power-play helper
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Byram notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Red Wings.
Byram has earned two assists over his last four games, with both coming on the power play. That's all of his offense through seven outings in 2025-26. The defenseman has added seven shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. He's locked in as a top-four blueliner, but his fantasy value is trending down due to his lack of offense in the early going this year.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Slated to return Friday
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Byram (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Penguins, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Byram suffered an undisclosed injury against the Red Wings on Saturday, but he returned to the ice during Thursday's practice session and will likely have a final chance to suit up during the preseason Friday. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Sabres last year and recorded seven goals, 31 assists, 117 blocked shots, 75 hits and 46 PIM while averaging 22:42 of ice time.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Ruled out Wednesday
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Byram (undisclosed) won't suit up in Wednesday's exhibition contest versus the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
While Byram will not be available Wednesday against Pittsburgh, head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that the left-shot blueliner will likely skate on his own Tuesday. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old Byram will get into Buffalo's last preseason game in Pittsburgh on Friday. The 2019 first-round pick signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract in July, so he'll be a key player in the top four when healthy in 2025-26.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Day-to-day with injury
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Byram suffered an undisclosed injury against Detroit on Saturday and is considered day-to-day, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
According to head coach Lindy Ruff, Byram might be ready to skate Tuesday, so he hasn't been officially ruled out versus Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Considering it is still the preseason, the team could decide to hold the 24-year-old blueliner out a little longer to make sure he is available for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 9.
Byram signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Sabres on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Byram had been involved in plenty of trade and offer-sheet speculation recently, but the previously restricted free agent is now tied into Buffalo through 2026-27. The No. 4 overall selection in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft had a career year in 2024-25, generating seven goals, 38 points, 116 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 82 games. The 24-year-old blueliner also set a new high-water mark in average ice time (22:42), and his role could continue to grow if he receives top-pairing minutes alongside Rasmus Dahlin in 2025-26.
Byram notched two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
Byram has gotten on the scoresheet in just two of the last 10 games, but both instances have been two-assist performances. He helped out on the first goal of Tage Thompson's hat trick as well as the game-winner by Jason Zucker in Sunday's win. Byram is up to 37 points (seven goals, 30 assists), 86 shots on net, 109 blocked shots, 71 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 76 appearances in what's been easily the best year of his career.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Two helpers against Pens
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Byram notched two assists in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Penguins.
Seven different Sabres had multi-point efforts in the rout, with Byram helping to set up both of Jiri Kulich's tallies in the second period. Byram hasn't scored a goal since his last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he's been productive of late with six assists in the last eight contests. The 23-year-old blueliner also tied his season high with five blocked shots Thursday, and he sits one block shy of reaching triple digits for the second straight campaign.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Three assists in last two games
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Byram put up two assists in a 4-3 shootout victory over Vegas on Saturday.
Byram has three assists in his last two games, and he has a career-high 32 points (seven goals, 25 assists) in 65 outings. Most impressively, he made a great play in the last 30 seconds of the game that allowed Rasmus Dahlin to score the game-tying goal with 14 seconds left. Byram is an elite skater who handles the puck well, but to this point in his career, he has struggled to remain healthy and on the ice. Knock on wood, but Byram is on pace to best his career-best 73 appearances set last season. His value will rise in the future when he gets more power-play time.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Contributes positively in defeat
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Byram held a plus-2 rating and recorded one shot on goal in 24:59 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
Byram's streak of futility has reached five games, and there are some concerns that perhaps the 23-year-old, who's never appeared in more than the 59 NHL games he has this season, could be wearing down. However, Byram has still usually been contributing positively to games, like Monday when he was a plus-2, and no point drought of his has lasted longer than five games this season. Still playing on the left side of Rasmus Dahlin and on the power play, expect his slump to end soon.
Sabres' Bowen Byram: Another two-point game Saturday
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Byram scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Predators.
Byram has two goals and four assists in his last five contests. The defenseman has accounted for seven goals, 29 points, 66 shots on net, 57 hits, 79 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating across 54 appearances this season. He's matched his career high in points he set across 73 games last season, and a successful run to close the campaign could see him end up above the 40-point mark.
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