BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres forward Jeff Skinner has been placed on injured reserve, the team announced on Thursday afternoon.
Skinner sustained an upper-body injury in Colorado on Wednesday night while the team was playing against the Avalanche. He took a hit from Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon during the second period causing him to leave the game and not return.
In a corresponding move, Buffalo has recalled forward Brett Murray from the Rochester Americans.
Murray made his season debut on Monday when the team beat the Arizona Coyotes at home 5-2. In 12 games with the Americans this season, Murray has two goals and five assists.
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