11:37 AM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (personal) was back with the Sabres ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

5:46 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) will sit out his second straight game Saturday due to personal reasons, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

7:34 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (personal) won't be in the lineup Friday versus New Jersey, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

1:18 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) was absent from Thursday's practice for personal reasons, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

4:04 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract extension with the Sabres on Tuesday.

11:39 AM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) is back with the team ahead of Thursday's matchup with Boston after missing Monday's practice due to a personal matter, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

1:52 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) was not at practice Monday while dealing with a personal matter, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

11:41 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) scored a goal, logged four hits and added two PIM in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blackhawks.

10:49 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

12:40 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (lower body) is in the lineup Sunday against the Kings.

12:23 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (lower body) is expected to return to action Sunday versus the Kings, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

6:19 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Tuesday.

10:29 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

12:21 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) is dealing with a lower-body issue that will rule him out for at least three weeks, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

12:29 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) will not participate in Tuesday's contest against the Sabres, as he is dealing with an undisclosed injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

12:10 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Lightning.

1:45 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Friday.

5:36 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday.

12:01 AM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) recorded an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.

10:09 AM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) scored two goals in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Florida.

11:23 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) produced an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

10:26 PM - Vinnie Hinostroza (Buf) scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Lightning.