It's unclear when Norris suffered the injury, but he did not take another shift after assisting on Rasmus Dahlin's goal at the 13:51 mark of the second period. We should get an update on Norris' status ahead of Buffalo's game against the Canadiens on Thursday.
Kozak has not played since suffering an upper-body injury in a 5-3 win over the Flyers back on December 18th. The 22-year-old Kozak has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games this season. Jordan Greenway will sit in his place.
Greenway will be the odd-man out on Wednesday in order to make room for the return of Tyson Kozak (upper-body). Greenway has one goal and four assists in 29 games this season.
Luukkonen had the night off in Buffalo's previous game, but he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has been solid in recent weeks, allowing three or fewer goals in all but two of his last 15 games (9-6-0), posting a serviceable 2.54 GAA and .909 SV%. The Sabres enter Wednesday's contest as -137 road favorites against a Flyers team that has been outscored 12-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Dunne played his first game in over a week on Monday, but will immediately head back to the sidelines, out for the next several weeks because of mid-body injury. The 27-year-old Dunne is averaging 9:31 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Jones failed to appear in a game during his recent call up to the Sabres and has been returned on loan to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 25-year-old is having an incredibly successful run in the minors so far this season, with two goals and 30 points in 27 games played.
Luukkonen had the night off in Buffalo's previous game, but he will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has been solid in recent weeks, allowing three or fewer goals in all but two of his last 15 games (9-6-0), posting a serviceable 2.54 GAA and .909 SV%. The Sabres enter Wednesday's contest as -137 road favorites against a Flyers team that has been outscored 12-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Kesselring has not played the last six games due to a lower-body injury and has resumed practicing, but is still expected to miss at least one more game. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:14 time-on-ice and has zero points in 16 games.
Schenn did not play in Winnipeg's most recent game, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 36-year-old Schenn has five points (1G / 4A) and 88 hits in 30 games this season.
Dunne played his first game in over a week last night, but will immediately head back to the sidelines because of mid-body injury. The 27-year-old Dunne is averaging 9:31 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Ostlund will take a seat on Monday as Josh Dunne draws back into the Sabres lineup. Ostlund has seven goals and five assists in 32 games this season.
Dunne will make his first appearance since January 3rd, drawing in for Noah Ostlund. Dunne has one goal and three assists in 27 games this season.
Colten Ellis played his first game in a month last week and was tremendous, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Ellis will return to the crease on Monday against the Florida Panthers, looking to improve the 3.10 GAA and .900 SV% he has showcased through nine games (5-3-0) in his first NHL season. Buffalo enters Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against a Panthers team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).
Colten Ellis played his first game in a month last week and was tremendous, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Ellis will return to the crease on Monday against the Florida Panthers, looking to improve the 3.10 GAA and .900 SV% he has showcased through nine games (5-3-0) in his first NHL season. Buffalo enters Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against a Panthers team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).
Jones failed to appear in a game during his recent call up to the Sabres and has been returned on loan to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 25-year-old is having an incredibly succesful run in the minors so far this season, with two goals and 30 points in 27 games played.
The Sabres have relied exclusively on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen since Alex Lyon (lower body) was injured nearly two weeks ago, but Ellis will tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Ellis has not played since December 9th, when he suffered an injury late in the first period. He has a 3.25 GAA and .895 SV% in eight appearances this season (4-3-0). The Sabres have won 11 of their last 12 games (11-1-0) and enter Thursday's contest as -122 road favorites against a Rangers team that is missing several key players, including their starting goalie, Igor Shesterkin.
Stanley did not play the previous game for the Jets due to a suspension, but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 27-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:10 time-on-ice and has 13 points (7G / 6A) in 40 games this season.
