The Buffalo Sabres announced that defenseman Mattias Samuelsson has suffered a lower-body injury and will be listed as week-to-week, per Pro Hockey Rumors. Samuelsson exited the team's 5-1 preseason victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets after blocking a shot. The injury leaves him in jeopardy of missing the start of the regular season, which is scheduled to begin just over a week away.
Sportsnet also reported that defenseman Zellweger is in concussion protocol, though no additional details about that injury were available in the reporting.
Elsewhere, Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin was on the ice for practice, marking his first appearance this fall. Per Yahoo Sports, Larkin has made strides under coach Todd McLellan, though he is not yet ready to play.