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Zach Benson, a rookie for the Sabres, is facing a crucial opportunity to secure a permanent spot on the team. The coach, Granato, emphasized the significance of the next three games for Benson's future. Benson's return to the lineup, along with other players, is confirmed. Despite making smart plays, Benson received a tough penalty and faced aggressive opposition during a recent game against the Jets.
High-sticking minor for Zach Benson with 2:16 to go in regulation.
Three Jets go after Zach Benson after Buffalo's latest scoring chance. Benson had given Morrissey a pop to the face/head and will now sit for two minutes or less. 2:16 left, may have cost the Sabres their dangeorus looking comeback attempt.
That's a tough penalty for Zach Benson to take down a goal with 2:16 to play.
Benson got a high sticking penalty behind the Winnipeg net with 2:16 left and was getting crushed by 3 guys after it. That's a rough one. #Sabres
Good start for Zach Benson. He's already made a few of those smart, subtle plays that helped him make the Sabres' opening-night roster. Helped create a 3-on-1 by chipping the puck up the right side of the ice.
Granato confirmed everyone we expect to be back in will be in, meaning Tuch, Benson, Krebs and Comrie. Jokiharju still coming back and was going to have a hard post-skate so he will stay out with Bryson. "We'll have some changes. A little different look." #Sabres
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Zach Benson will have an opportunity to show the Sabres that he should stick around beyond the nine games. "These three games are big, definitely," said Granato.