Cozens registered two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-4 loss against the Blues.
In the past nine games, Cozens has recorded four points (one goal and three assists) and 26 shots on goal. The 22-year-old is averaging 17:55 of ice time in this span and has contributed on the power play, scoring one goal. He is playing on the second line with John-Jason Peterka and Zach Benson, who are also youngsters in the league.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Returns to action Friday
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Cozens (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Minnesota.
Cozens has missed the last week of action as he was hurt Nov. 3 against the Flyers. Cozens is off to a good start this season with three goals and seven points in 11 games. Look for him to skate on the third line and top power-play unit against the Wild.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Practicing in regular jersey
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Cozens (upper body) is back at practice in a regular jersey Friday, albeit with a full face shield, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Cozens was injured versus the Flyers on Nov. 3 and has missed the last two games. The seventh overall selection in 2019, Cozens has three goals and seven points in 11 games this season. He remains questionable for Friday night's game versus Minnesota.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Not practicing yet
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Cozens (upper body) may be able to practice in a few days, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he won't be available to play Tuesday against Carolina.
Cozens didn't take part in Monday's practice after he sat out Saturday's 6-4 win over Toronto. He has provided three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net and 13 hits in 11 games this season. Casey Mittelstadt and Peyton Krebs are slated to fill in as middle-six centers until Cozens can return.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Unavailable Saturday
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Cozens (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Toronto, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Cozens has three goals and seven points in 11 contests this year after setting career highs in 2022-23 with 31 markers and 68 points. He's regarded as day-to-day, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News, so Cozens might still be an option Tuesday against Carolina. His absence could push Victor Olofsson, who was a healthy scratch in Buffalo's previous three games, into the lineup Saturday.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Deposits goal in loss
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Cozens scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
Cozens tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, but the Devils took the lead for good 1:42 later. The 22-year-old struggled early in the season, but he's gotten on the scoresheet in six straight contests, accumulating all seven of his points in that span. The 22-year-old forward has added 19 shots on net, 10 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Good to go
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Cozens (undisclosed) will play Friday versus the Penguins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Cozens was sore after practice Wednesday and didn't play versus Columbus. The 22-year-old is now back in action and ready to center the second line in the Sabres' last preseason contest. He'll likely be in that role and on the first power-play unit when the puck drops versus the Rangers on Thursday.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Sitting out Wednesday
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Cozens (undisclosed) was sore after Wednesday's morning skate and won't play versus the Blue Jackets, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
It doesn't seem to be a significant injury at this time, but the Sabres will be cautious with one of their top centers. Cozens could be available for Friday's preseason finale versus the Penguins or Buffalo's Opening Night game next Thursday versus the Rangers.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Three points in Detroit
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Cozens scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 7-6 shootout win over the Red Wings.
The 21-year-old's first tally of the night gave him 30 on the season -- a huge jump from the 13 he scored in 2021-22. Cozens is putting the finishing touches on a breakout campaign, and while the Sabres are all but eliminated from the playoffs, he's going down swinging with five goals and nine points in the last eight games.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Scores lone goal
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Cozens scored a goal on three shots in the Sabres' 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.
Cozens opened the scoring Tuesday, scoring on the power play to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. This goal gives Cozens six points in his last seven games as he continues his breakout campaign. On the season, the Canadian forward has 28 goals and 62 points in 74 games.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Two points against Devils
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Cozens notched a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-4 win over New Jersey.
The 22-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period, converting a slick pass from Jack Quinn. Cozens has slowed down since his blistering start to the season, but through 12 games in March he still has a tidy five goals and eight points and has reached 60 points for the first time in his career. Next milestone on tap -- Cozens needs two more tallies for his first 30-goal campaign.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Tallies goal against Nashville
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Cozens found the back of the net in a 7-3 loss to Nashville on Tuesday.
Cozens entered the contest in a three-game scoring drought. He ended that slump early in the second period while narrowing the Predators' lead to 2-1. Cozens has 27 goals and 58 points in 69 outings in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Two points in win
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Cozens tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Cozens gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead midway through the third period, beating Matt Murray after corraling a loose puck in front of the net. The 22-year-old Cozens would add an assist later in the period on Alex Tuch's power-play tally. It's been a breakout season for Cozens, who's up to 26 goals and 57 points through 65 games while earning a consistent role in Buffalo's top six. The scoring snapped a two-game pointless streak for Cozens in his first multi-point game since Feb. 26.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Nets 25th goal of 2022-23
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Cozens collected a goal in Buffalo's 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.
Cozens opened the scoring early in the second period. It was his 25th goal and 55th point in 62 contests this season. The 22-year-old is on a three-game scoring streak with two goals and three points in that span.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Records goal in loss
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Cozens found the back of the net in Buffalo's 3-2 loss to Edmonton on Monday.
Cozens scored early in the third period to tie the contest at 2-2. He has 24 goals and 54 points in 61 games this season. Cozens has been inconsistent lately, recording at least a point in just three of his last eight outings.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: First career hat trick
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Cozens scored three goals and added an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Capitals.
He had a goal in each period to record his first career hat trick and helped set up Vinnie Hinostroza for the eventual game-winner for good measure. Cozens snapped a brief three-game point drought with the outburst, and on the season the 22-year-old is up to 23 goals and 52 points through 57 games in a breakout campaign.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Goes coast to coast for goal
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Cozens scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Cozens retrieved a dump-in from the Sharks and took it all the way by himself, scoring the opening goal at 3:01 of the first period. He's scored in three straight games, and he has three goals and two assists during a four-game point streak. The 22-year-old continues to put up good offense in a top-six role. He's at 20 tallies, 48 points, 131 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-6 rating through 53 appearances.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Notches two points in win
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Cozens scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Ducks.
Cozens has two goals and two helpers during his three-game point streak. The 22-year-old recorded both of his points in the third period of Wednesday's win as the Sabres' offense took control of the game. The center is up to 19 tallies, 28 helpers, 130 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-5 rating through 52 appearances.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Breaks up shutout bid
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Cozens scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Cozens' goal at 10:16 of the third period ended Pheonix Copley's shutout bid. Over his last 11 games, Cozens has racked up five goals and an assist. The 22-year-old center started this game in a top-line role -- he's usually centered the second line this season. He's up to 18 goals, 45 points, 128 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 51 contests in a breakout campaign.
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Sabres' Dylan Cozens: Signs seven-year extension
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Cozens signed a seven-year, $49.7 million contract extension with the Sabres on Tuesday.
At just 21 years old, Cozens is currently in his third full NHL season, and he's already set new career highs in both goals (17) and assists (26) through just 49 games this year. The seventh overall pick from the 2019 Entry Draft should only continue to improve while seeing top-six usage and plenty of time with the man advantage as he enters his prime over the next few campaigns . It wouldn't be surprising to see Cozens top the 30-goal and 80-point marks in 2023-24.
