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Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury

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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe (19) reacts after taking an injury and being helped off the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

By: Anthony Reyes

Posted at 4:29 PM, Feb 22, 2021

and last updated 2021-02-22 16:29:46-05

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday defenseman Jake McCabe will miss six to eight months due to a knee injury.

McCabe left Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils after injuring his knee and never returned.

The Sabres say McCabe injured his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee.

Defenseman Jake McCabe was diagnosed today with injuries in his right knee to his ACL, MCL and meniscus as the result of a play during our game on Feb. 20 in New Jersey.

The expected recovery time for his injuries is approximately 6-8months.

Best wishes to Jake in his recovery! pic.twitter.com/48qiu1V7ZA
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) February 22, 2021

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Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury

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