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Nov. 23 – Thompson out vs. San Jose

Tage Thompson (lower body) will be out for the fifth straight game when the Sabres play the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, coach Lindy Ruff announced.

“He had a good day again today, but just not quite there yet,” Ruff said.

The Sabres’ next game is Wednesday at home against Minnesota.

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Injury report

Jordan Greenway, F (undisclosed) – out since Nov. 14

Greenway left practice early on Nov. 15 due to what coach Lindy Ruff described as a nagging ailment, then missed the team’s game the following night in Philadelphia.

Ruff announced on Nov. 18 that Greenway was considered week to week with his injury. – Last updated Nov. 18

Tage Thompson, F (lower body) – out since Nov. 11

Thompson left the game against Montreal on Nov. 11 following his first shift of the second period. He has practiced with the team since Monday but will not play Saturday in San Jose. – Last updated Nov. 23

Mattias Samuelsson, D (lower body) – out since Nov. 11

Samuelsson sustained his injury during a net-front battle with Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky on Nov. 11. Ruff said the injury will keep Samuelsson out “long term,” though he is expected to return this season.

“Right now, it doesn’t look like something that he has to be operated on,” Ruff said. – Last updated Nov. 15