Oft-injured center Josh Norris is back in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup after recovering from an upper-body issue he sustained in the season opener.

Wingers Zach Benson and Tage Thompson flanked Norris on the top line at morning skate as the Sabres prepared to host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

"I was a little anxious. Woke up a little early this morning. Couldn't really sleep," Norris said Monday, per The Athletic. "Just excited to get back in the lineup. I really just made sure I was good before I made the decision to come back."

Norris exited Buffalo's 4-0 home loss to the New York Rangers on Oct. 9 after being hurt on a faceoff in neutral ice. He played 18:51 and put four shots on net prior to departing.

The 26-year-old Michigan product missed 24 games, the latest in a litany of

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