CONNOR CLIFTON NEWS

Finishes serving suspension Clifton is eligible to return to the lineup Friday against Philadelphia after serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's Nico Hischier on Oct....

Impact Clifton was back on the ice for Thursday's practice alongside Erik Johnson, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. The 28-year-old Clifton has one assist, 12 shots on goal. eight blocked shots and 23 hits in eight games this season. His expected return to the lineup Friday is projected to make Jacob Bryson a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils' Nico Hischier

The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton for two games without pay for what it determined was an illegal check to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Nico H...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Sabres' Clifton suspended 2 games for illegal check Clifton was ejected for the hit. Hischier returned for the second period and sat out the third period.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Clifton suspended 2 games for actions in Sabres game | NHL.com Defenseman banned for illegal check to head of Devils forward Hischier

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Handed two-game suspension Clifton has been suspended for two games following a check to the head of Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Impact Clifton was given a major penalty for the hit, and he'll now miss an additional two games. The 28-year-old has averaged 15:29 through eight games in his first year with the Sabres, adding an assist and 23 hits. Jacob Bryson will likely take over on Buffalo's third pairing while Clifton serves his suspension.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres D Connor Clifton to have hearing with NHL Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday following his illegal chec...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Set for hearing Clifton will have a hearing Saturday after his check to the head on Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Impact Clifton was given a match penalty and logged just 4:28 of ice time before the incident. Assuming he's slapped with a suspension, Jacob Bryson will likely slide into the lineup in Clifton's stead. Clifton has one point with a minus-6 rating through eight games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in hits Clifton has a team-leading 16 hits through five games this season.

Impact Clifton, who joined the Sabres in July on a three-year, $10 million contract, still doesn't have a point. He also has eight shots on goal, six blocked shots and a minus-6 rating this campaign. Clifton produced five goals, 23 points, 120 blocked shots and 208 hits in 78 games for Boston last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres camp observations: Can Connor Clifton play with Rasmus Dahlin? Here’s what we learned on Thursday at the first day of Buffalo Sabres training camp.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Meet Connor Clifton, the spleen-busting defenseman who can change the Sabres The Sabres are hoping defenseman Connor Clifton fills a physical need this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heading to Buffalo Clifton signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Sabres on Saturday.

Impact Clifton supplied five goals, 18 assists, 120 blocked shots and 208 hits in 78 games with Boston last season. Look for him to line up on Buffalo's third-defense pairing in 2023-24.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Clifton Makes Stance Clear About Unknown Bruins Future Defenseman Connor Clifton discussed his uncertain future with the Boston Bruins during exit interview day on Tuesday.

MAY 4, 2023 • NESN.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Connor Clifton is in. Matt Grzelcyk is out... - The Athletic Connor Clifton is in. Matt Grzelcyk is out. Charlie McAvoy is fine.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Looks like Connor Clifton could be back in... - The Athletic Looks like Connor Clifton could be back in. Matt Grzelcyk is staying out late on the ice.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two helpers in Thursday's win Clifton recorded two assists in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact He rounded out his night with two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating. Clifton has two multi-point performances in the last three games, a surprising surge from a blueliner who had only three points over his prior 17 contests, but playing for a team on pace to set an NHL record for regulation wins can have that effect. On the season, the 27-year-old has five goals and 21 points over 68 games with 187 hits, 101 blocked shots and a plus-24 rating.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Sunday Clifton recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Detroit.

Impact Clifton has been dishing out hits in his last five games, registering 18 hits while also garnering one goal, one assist and 11 blocked shots over that stretch. While the 27-year-old defenseman should continue to rack up defensive stats, he shouldn't be expected to offer high-end offensive upside.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 points

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists just a few hours after signing a new contract and the surging Boston Bruins became the fastest team in NHL history to reach 100 points by...

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Swayman makes 31 saves as NHL-best Bruins beat Rangers 3-1

Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to help the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 for their eighth victory in nine games

JANUARY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Bruins notebook: Connor Clifton making himself an essential piece of the puzzle “I think I’ve finally found some confidence and it’s been building from Game One,” said Clifton.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Connor Clifton and the Bruins defensemen were more offensive, and that made Monday's win different - The Boston Globe Clifton scored the first goal of the game and added and an assist, part of a 2-4—6 contribution the Bruins blueliners in the win over the Pa...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bergeron (2 goals, 2 assists) leads Bruins past Panthers 7-3

Patrice Bergeron scored a pair of third-period goals after Boston almost blew a 4-0 lead, and the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 7-3

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Connor Clifton, who was drafted by the Coyotes, believes he made the right choice becoming a Bruin - The Boston Globe In 2017, there had been nearly a full changeover in Arizona’s management and scouting, leading in part to Clifton's decision to exercise his...

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins set NHL record: 12 straight home wins to start season

The Boston Bruins set the NHL record for most home victories to start a season with their 12th straight, topping the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime with a power-play goal from...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press