Buffalo Sabres News

A 2021 seventh round draft pick, Kozak could be in line to make his NHL debut on Long Island on Saturday after Sam Lafferty left Friday's game with a lower-body injury. Kozak has five goals and one assist in 14 AHL games this season.

Luukkonen has bee solid between the pipes this season for the Sabres, posting a stellar 2.45 GAA and .914 SV% in 15 games (8-5-1). The Sabres enter the action on Friday as slight -102 home underdogs against the Vancouver Canucks.

Georgiev will return to the crease on Friday after a strong performance in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado has struggled to receive adequate goaltending this season, but Georgiev has significantly improved lately, posting .910 SV% in his last eight appearances (6-1-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club riding a two-game losing skid.

Georgiev will return to the crease on Friday after a strong performance in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado has struggled to receive adequate goaltending this season, but Georgiev has significantly improved lately, posting .910 SV% in his last eight appearances (6-1-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club riding a two-game losing skid.

The Sabres will attempt a season-best four-game winning streak on Wednesday with Luukkonen between the pipes against the Minnesota Wild. Luukkonen has been solid for the Sabres this season, with a .957 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0) and a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 14 games this season (8-4-1). That said, the Sabres enter the action on Wednesday as +119 home underdogs against a Wild club coming off a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Fresh off a disappointing 8-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Georgiev allowed three goals on 17 shots (.824 SV%) in relief on Monday but has played better lately, posting a .915 SV% in his previous six outings (5-1-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Vegas club that defeated them 8-4 on the opening night of the season.

Thompson has missed the last five games but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, Thompson was off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games.

The extent of Lyon's injury is unknown, but he will not be able to suit on Wednesday, resulting in the Red Wings recalling Ville Husso from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) to serve as Cam Talbot's backup. The 31-year-old Lyon has been solid between the pipes for the Red Wings this season, posting a 2.74 GAA and .911 SV% in nine appearances (4-4-0).

The Sabres will attempt a season-best four-game winning streak on Wednesday with Luukkonen between the pipes against the Minnesota Wild. Luukkonen has been solid for the Sabres this season, with a .957 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0) and a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 14 games this season (8-4-1). That said, the Sabres enter the action on Wednesday as +119 home underdogs against a Wild club coming off a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Rosen made his NHL debut last season, playing seven games with the Sabres, but has predominantly been an AHL player, including scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 14 games with the Rochester Americans this season. The 21-year-old Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He returns to the Rochester Americans (AHL), clearing space for Tage Thompson to be activated from Injured Reserve.

Thompson has missed the last five games but has stated he is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, Thompson was off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games.

Jones did not play on the weekend due to an upper-body injury but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 24-year-old Jones is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 13 games this season.

The Red Wings, limited to only scoring three goals in their previous two games (1-1-0), will turn to Lyon between the pipes on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Lyon was stellar in his last outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Islanders, and has been serviceable all season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .908 SV% in eight appearances (3-4-0). The Red Wings enter the action on Monday as +144 road underdogs against an Islanders team they have limited to only one goal in two contests (2-0-0).