Sabres' McCabe out 3-4 weeks following thumb surgery

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe will be out three-to-four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a thumb injury, the team announced on Thursday.

McCabe suffered the injury after blocking a shot in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks.

The 24-year-old is in the midst of his third full season in the NHL, tallying three goals and 12 points in 53 games.