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Jones will be a healthy scratch Sunday vs. the Ducks.
Buffalo Sabres News
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Lyon will start Sunday vs. Tampa Bay.
Lyon allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings' loss in Carolina on Friday. Lyon has been outstanding for the Red Wings' this season, particularly in 2024, where he is 5-1-1 with a .923 SV% since January 2nd. Tonight, he will face a Lightning team that is on a five-game winning streak and has averaged 4.4 goals per game during that stretch.
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Lyon is in the starter's crease at the Red Wings morning skate.
Lyon allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings' loss in Carolina on Friday. Lyon has been outstanding for the Red Wings' this season, particularly in 2024, where he is 5-1-1 with a .923 SV% since January 2nd. Tonight, he will face a Lightning team that is on a five-game winning streak and has averaged 4.4 goals per game during that stretch.
The Sabres have recalled Devon Levi from Rochester (AHL).
Levi has not started an NHL games since January 9th, so the Sabres sent him back to the AHL to get in some game action on Saturday. Levi allowed three goals on 17 shots in a 7-3 win for Rochester. He'll now accompany the team on their California road-trip, where he figures to start either Tuesday in Anaheim or Wednesday in Los Angeles. Levi is 8-7-2 with a 3.32 GAA and .889 SV% in 19 NHL appearances this season.
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Jones will draw back into the Rangers' lineup Saturday vs. Los Angeles.
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Malenstyn (personal) is expected to return to the Capitals' lineup Saturday vs. St. Louis.
Norris (upper body) will return to the Senators' lineup Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
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Georgiev will start Saturday in Philadelphia.
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Bryson will be a healthy scratch Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.
Samuelsson (upper body) will return to Buffalo's lineup Saturday after originally being a game-time decision.
Samuelsson (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.
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Luukkonen will start Saturday's matinee vs. Tampa Bay.
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Levi has been loaned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
Malenstyn (personal) will not play against the Blues on Thursday.
Malenstyn was a game-time decision due to a personal issue. He has four goals and six assists in 42 games this season.
Bryson has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
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Lyon will start Friday in Carolina.
Lyon will start for the ninth time in the last 10 games as he has been a driving force in the Red Wings' push for the playoffs. In his last contest, Lyon saved 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win over his former team, the Florida Panthers. Lyon has been a calming presence between the pipes for the Red Wings, providing stability while allowing three or fewer goals in each of his last six games (5-0-1), boasting a stellar .927 SV%. That said, the Red Wings are +180 road underdogs on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, coming off a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
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Georgiev will start Thursday in Boston.
Georgiev has appeared in 14 straight games for the Avalanche and will start on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The Avalanche are +137 road underdogs against the Bruins despite defeating them 4-3 in overtime less than two weeks ago when Georgiev saved 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%). Georgiev is amid one of his best stretches this season, allowing two or fewer goals in three of his last four games (3-0-1), posting a stellar .940 SV%.
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Georgiev is expected to start Thursday in Boston.
Georgiev has appeared in 14 straight games for the Avalanche and will start on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The Avalanche are +137 road underdogs against the Bruins despite defeating them 4-3 in overtime less than two weeks ago when Georgiev saved 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%). Georgiev is amid one of his best stretches this season, allowing two or fewer goals in three of his last four games (3-0-1), posting a stellar .940 SV%.
Malenstyn (personal) will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. St. Louis.
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Luukkonen will start Thursday vs. Chicago.
In a game originally scheduled for last night, Luukkonen will star for the Sabres on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Luukkonen has been tremendous lately, winning four of his last five starts, allowing two or fewer goals four times, including a stellar 28-save shutout in his last outing, a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. Luukkonen and the Sabres have a favourable matchup as -255 home favourites against the Blackhawks, who have scored two or fewer goals in each of their last four games (1-3-0).