{
  "id": 18082528,
  "title": "Sabres Get Major Zach Benson Update After Missed Practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/sabres-get-major-zach-benson-update-after-missed-practice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T06:46:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sabres-major-zach-benson-missed-064609720.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Buffalo Sabres received concerning news on Monday regarding their winger Zach Benson, who missed practice. While this absence was not unexpected, it raised concerns about a potential injury that could sideline Benson for the team. The Sabres had just returned from a West Coast trip, and Benson's absence would have made things tougher for them against the Ottawa Senators, who have been performing well early in the season.\n\nHowever, the Sabres received better news on Tuesday, and it appears that Benson will likely be available for Wednesday's game against the Senators. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that Benson returned on Tuesday and was ready to play in the upcoming match. Additionally, Carson Gates reported that other key players, such as Alex Lyon, Conor Timmins, PK Kulich, and Noah Östlund, are also close to returning and could provide valuable contributions to the team. With multiple players potentially joining the lineup, the Sabres are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming game.",
  "summary": "The Buffalo Sabres got some worrisome news on Monday. In addition to Konsta Helenius being ruled out as week-to-week, Zach Benson missed practice. It wasn’t necessarily an expected absence, and so it raised worries about a potential injury absence for the dynamic winger. Buffalo was returning home from a West Coast trip, and the Sabres […] The post Sabres Get Major Zach Benson Update After Missed…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}