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Lyon (lower-body) has returned to Buffalo for further evaluation.

Lyon has been excellent for the Sabres lately, leading them on their current nine-game winning streak, but his status is uncertain moving forward after suffering a lower-body injury. Head Coach Lindy Ruff stated they are still waiting for more information regarding the injury. If Lyon misses any time, expect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to see the majority of the action between the pipes.

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Lyon (lower-body) left Monday's game vs. St. Louis and is being evaluated.

Lyon has been excellent for the Sabres lately, leading them on their current nine-game winning streak, but his status is uncertain moving forward after suffering a lower-body injury. Head Coach Lindy Ruff stated they are still waiting for more information regarding the injury. If Lyon misses any time, expect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to see the majority of the action between the pipes.

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Lyon will start in St. Louis on Monday.

The Sabres have been outstanding lately, riding a season-best eight-game winning streak, and will turn to Lyon to tend the twine on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 33-year-old Lyon has been terrific over the past two weeks, posting a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV% in five games (5-0-0). He has a 2.87 GAA and .907 SV% in 20 games this season (9-6-3). The Sabres enter the action on Monday as slight -110 road favorites against a Blues team that has points in four of their last five games (3-1-1). Source: Rachel Len

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Lyon is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

The Sabres have been outstanding lately, riding a season-best eight-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Lyon to tend the twine on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 33-year-old Lyon has been terrific over the past two weeks, posting a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV% in five games (5-0-0). He has a 2.87 GAA and .907 SV% in 20 games this season (9-6-3). The Sabres enter the action on Monday as slight -110 road favorites against a Blues team that has points in four of their last five games (3-1-1).

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Luukkonen will start Saturday vs. the Bruins.

Luukkonen stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Sabres' win in New Jersey last Sunday. It was a great outing for Luukkonen, who had struggled in his two previous starts. Tonight he'll face the Bruins in Buffalo, where he has excelled this season. UPL has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .921 SV% in five home games. The Sabres are -130 home favourites.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Luukkonen is in the starter's net at the Sabres' morning skate.

Luukkonen stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Sabres' win in New Jersey last Sunday. It was a great outing for Luukkonen, who had struggled in his two previous starts. Tonight he'll face the Bruins in Buffalo, where he has excelled this season. UPL has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .921 SV% in five home games. The Sabres are -130 home favourites.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Lyon will start in Ottawa on Tuesday.

The Sabres are rolling heading into the Holiday Break, largely due to stellar play from Alex Lyon, and hope to enter the Holiday Break on a seven-game winning streak. The 33-year-old Lyon has an excellent 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in his last four games. He has a 2.92 GAA and .906 SV% through 19 games this season (8-6-3). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Senators team that is also rolling, outscoring its opponents 19-8 in its last four games (4-0-0).

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Rosen is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.

Jordan Greenway will return to Buffalo's lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, resulting in Rosen being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Rosen has seven points (3G / 4A) in 13 games this season, but only has one assist in his last five games.

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Lyon is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

The Sabres are rolling heading into the Holiday Break, largely due to stellar play from Alex Lyon, and hope to enter the Holiday Break on a seven-game winning streak. The 33-year-old Lyon has an excellent 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in his last four games. He has a 2.92 GAA and .906 SV% through 19 games this season (8-6-3). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Senators team that is also rolling, outscoring its opponents 19-8 in its last four games (4-0-0).

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