Clague has seen limited action this season with the Sabres, picking up an assist, 13 SOG and -2 plus/minus while averaging 15:20 ATOI and will draw back into Buffalo's lineup Tuesday in replacement of Lawrence Pilut.
Reimer has been on the injured reserve since Nov. 28th due to a lower-body injury but will return for the Sharks Tuesday as they take Arizona. Reimer has struggled at times this season as shown by his .902 SV%, 3.00 GAA and 5-8-2 record. He will be hoping a clean bill of health can lead to a success similar to his .911 SV% from 2021-22.
Lafferty has missed Chicago's previous six games due to a back injury but will return Friday as he is feeling ready to go. The 27-year-old had three goals, four assists, 11 PIMs and 26 SOG in 19 games prior to his injury.
Pilut will head to the press box Friday after collecting only one assist, 12 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 14 games this season while averaging only 12:37 TOI.
Luukkonen stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a much-needed bounce-back victory over San Jose in his previous start. The 23-year-old has struggled in his limited action this season as shown by his .856 SV%, 4,17 GAA and 2-2-1 record. He will face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games and are on the second half of a back-to-back after a loss to Pittsburgh Tuesday.
Krebs has been a healthy scratch since Nov. 23rd but will draw back into the Sabres lineup Thursday as they take on Colorado. The 21-year-old has no goals, three assists and is a -4 plus/minus through 17 games this season.
Reimer missed the Sharks' game Sunday due to a lower-body injury and will head to the injured reserve but is travelling with the team on their road trip so it is most likely not out long-term. The 34-year-old has a 5-8-2 record this season with a 3.00 GAA and .903 SV%.
Luukkonen stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his first win of the season in his previous start vs. St. Louis. The second-year pro is 1-1-0 with a 3.50 GAA and a .881 SV% in only two starts this year. He will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning who have won five of their last six games after a 5-2 victory over the Blues their last time out.
McLeod will miss at least one week (four games) after being placed on IR on Sunday. Kailer Yamamoto was also placed on IR with McLeod, clearing the way for James Hamblin and Tyler Benson to be recalled from the AHL.
Krebs has three assists, a -3 plus/minus and no goals through his first 17 games this season and will head to the press box for the second time in three games Friday as a healthy scratch.
Reimer missed the Sharks' previous game due to injury but stopped 41 of 42 shots (.976 SV%) in a hard-fought loss the game before vs. NYR. He has had an up-and-down season as shown by his 5-7-2 record, 2.92 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on Los Angeles who have lost three straight and are hoping to get back into the win column.
Reimer missed the Sharks' previous game due to injury but stopped 41 of 42 shots (.976 SV%) in a hard-fought loss the game before vs. NYR. He has had an up-and-down season as shown by his 5-7-2 record, 2.92 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on Los Angeles who have lost three straight and are hoping to get back into the win column.
