Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins breaks left leg against Flyers. Expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Story byNHL: Buffalo Sabres at Seattle KrakenNBC SportsSat, December 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM UTC·1 min readBUFFALO, N. Y. — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said defenseman Conor Timmins is expected to miss between six to eight weeks after breaking his left leg in the third period of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night . Timmins was hurt with 5:20 left in regulation in what appeared to be a non-contact injury while several players battled for a puck along the boards in the neutral zone. A replay showed Timmins' left skate may have caught a rut in leading to his left leg bending awkwardly. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 27-year-old has seven season of NHL experience and in his first year in Buffalo after signing a two-year contract in free agency last summer.