Buffalo Sabres News

It's unclear whether Greenway is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he is simply a healthy scratch. Tyson Kozak will take his spot in the Sabres lineup.

Kozak will slot into the lineup in place of Jordan Greenway. Kozak will skate with Beck Malenstyn and Peyton Krebs on Buffalo's fourth line.

The Sabres are currently alternating between Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and will turn to Lukkonen to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Luukkonen was stellar in his previous outing, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. In his last 10 games (7-2-1), Luukkonen is sporting an impressive 2.41 GAA and .922 SV%. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).

The Sabres are currently alternating between Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and will likely turn to Lukkonen to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Luukkonen was stellar in his previous outing, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. In his last 10 games (7-2-1), Luukkonen is sporting an impressive 2.41 GAA and .922 SV%. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).

Norris has been sidelined for nearly two weeks and it is unclear if he will return before the Olympic Break. Injuries have been a concern for Norris in recent seasons, but he remains productive when healthy. He has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 19 games this season, but has been sidelined for the 32 due to injuries.

With Jacob Bryson being placed on IR on Friday, Zac Jones has earned a call up to Buffalo from Rochester (AHL). The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a game this season for the Sabres but has an impressive six goals and 37 points in 32 games with Rochester.

Benson took a high hit from Zack Bolduc in the third period and had was down for a little bit before leaving the ice under his own power. Benson stayed on the bench but will likely be evaluated prior to Saturday's game against the Islanders.

Kesslering returned from a three-week absence due to an injury on Saturday, but did not play on Monday or Tuesday. He is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice through 17 games this season and will return to action on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Zach Metsa will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kesselring's return.

Luukkonen was terrific in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), and will hope for more goal support on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has been solid in recent weeks, posting a 2.45 GAA and .919 SV% in his last nine games (6-2-1). The Sabres enter the action on Thursday as +105 road underdogs against a Canadiens team they defeated 3-2 one week ago.

Michael Kesselring (ankle) will return from a two-game absence, resulting in Metsa being a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-yeer-old Metsa has two points (1G / 1A) in 20 games this season.

Kesslering returned from a three-week absence due to an injury on Saturday, but did not play on Monday or Tuesday. He is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice through 17 games this season and will be a game-time decision to return to action on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Zach Metsa will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kesselring's return.

Luukkonen was terrific in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), and will hope for more goal support on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has been solid in recent weeks, posting a 2.45 GAA and .919 SV% in his last nine games (6-2-1). The Sabres enter the action on Thursday as +105 road underdogs against a Canadiens team they defeated 3-2 one week ago.

Doan was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in the offseason and is having a breakout first season with his new team, earning a seven-year contract extension worth $48.65 million. The 23-year-old forward has 35 points (15G / 20A), 44 hits, and 109 shots in 49 games this season.

Kozak will draw out of Buffalo's lineup on Tuesday as they opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Jordan Greenway will play in his place.

Greenway will slot into Buffalo's lineup on Tuesday as they opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Tyson Kozak will sit in his place.

Kesslering returned from a three-week absence due to an injury on Saturday, but did not play on Monday and will miss a second consecutive game. Jacob Bryson drew into the lineup as Kesselring's replacement on Monday. Lindy Ruff stated after the Saturday's game that Kesselring had tweaked something and was a possibility to play on Tuesday.