Sandstrom has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
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Luukkonen is out vs. Columbus with a minor injury.
The Sabres will turn to James Reimer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as Luukkonen is battling a minor injury. The injury was specified as being "minor," so Luukkonen will likely not be sidelined for an extended period of time.
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Reimer will start vs. Columbus on Tuesday.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is battling a minor injury so the Sabres will turn to Reimer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old Reimer last played on January 25th, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 3.06 GAA and .894 SV% in 10 appearances this season (1-6-1). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team without Zach Werenski (lower body) and Kirill Marchenko (jaw).
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Rosen will draw back into Buffalo's lineup on Tuesday vs. Columbus.
Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played once game with the Sabres earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, scoring 39 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games with the Rochester Americans.
Samuelsson is out vs. Columbus on Tuesday with a lower-body injury.
Samuelsson is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old Samuelsson is averaging 18:31 time-on-ice and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games this season.
Thompson (upper-body) is out vs. Columbus on Tuesday and considered day-to-day.
Thompson exited Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils in the third period after being on the receiving end of an unsuspecting hit from Stefan Noesen. The 27-year-old Thompson has been tremendous offensively lately and will be sorely missed by a Sabres team riding a three-game winning streak. Thompson has 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last nine games.
Rosen has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played once game with the Sabres earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, scoring 39 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games with the Rochester Americans.
Thompson (upper-body) left Sunday's game vs. New Jersey and did not return but is okay after passing all tests post-game.
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Gilbert will draw back into Buffalo's lineup on Sunday vs. New Jersey.
Kozak (illness) is out on Sunday vs. New Jersey.
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Luukkonen will start vs. New Jersey on Sunday.
Kozak (illness) missed Saturday's practice and is questionable to play Sunday.
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Luukkonen will start against the Predators on Friday.
Luukkonen will make his 37th start of the season when the Sabres host the Predators on Friday. Luukkonen was sharp in last time out, stopping 25 of the 27 shots he faced in a 7-2 victory over the Bruins on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder owns a 16-15-4 record and an .898 SV% on the season. Luukkonen and the Sabres enter action on Friday as slight underdogs at +108 on the money line.
Clifton will miss a third straight game due to illness on Friday vs. Nashville.
Clifton is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a third straight game on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Clifton is averaging 15:15 time-on-ice and has eight points (0G / 8A) in 46 games this season.
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Luukkonen led the Sabres onto the ice for warmups.
The Sabres have lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. In his most recent outing, Luukkonen allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.99 GAA and .897 SV% in 35 appearances (15-15-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Bruins squad outscoring their opposition 5-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Kozak has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
Kozak made his NHL debut this season, scoring one goal in nine games, and has been recalled from the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 22-year-old Kozak has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 24 games with Rochester this season.
Aube-Kubel cleared waivers on Tuesday and is expected to be assigned to Rochester (AHL).
Aube-Kubel has been in and out of the lineup for the Sabres this season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 19 contests. The 28-year-old forward has 80 points (32G / 48A) in 301 career NHL games.
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Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.
The Sabres have lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. In his most recent outing, Luukkonen allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.99 GAA and .897 SV% in 35 appearances (15-15-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Bruins squad outscoring their opposition 5-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Buffalo has placed Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers.
Aube-Kubel has been in and out of the lineup for the Sabres this season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 19 contests. The 28-year-old forward has 80 points (32G / 48A) in 301 career NHL games.
Zucker (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Saturday.
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