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Sabres' Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol after hit against Blue Jackets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:08 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Sabres' Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol after hit against Blue Jackets

Summary

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Olen Zellweger sustained a concussion during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 22, 2026. He suffered the injury after being checked by Columbus' Carson Soucy in the second period. Zellweger has been placed in concussion protocol, with no updates provided by head coach Lindy Ruff. Additionally, defenseman Mattias Samuelsson left the game after an injury while trying to block a shot. Zellweger joined the Sabres this summer after being traded from the Anaheim Ducks.

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Status Watch

•Olen Zellweger suffered a concussion against the Blue Jackets.
•He was injured during a check from Carson Soucy.
•Head coach Lindy Ruff has not provided updates on Zellweger.
•Mattias Samuelsson also exited the game due to injury.
•Zellweger signed a three-year contract with Buffalo in July.

Latest Updates

4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Sabres news: Lindy Ruff has no update on Olen Zellweger after concussion protocol

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Sabres have injuries to deal with amid their preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season . On Tuesday, Buffalo defenseman Olen Zellweger sustained a concussion during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zellweger appeared to suffer the injury when he was hammered by Blue Jackets defenseman Carson Soucy late in the second period of the […] The post Sabres news: Lindy Ruff has no update on Olen Zellweger after concussion protocol appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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