Buffalo Sabres News

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.

The Sabres have relied exclusively on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen since Alex Lyon (lower body) was injured nearly two weeks ago, but Ellis will likely 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.

Lyon has missed three straight because of a lower-body injury and is likely still more than a week away from returning. The 33-year-old goalie has a 2.82 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (10-6-3), and was excellent before his injury, posting a 2.15 GAA and .919 SV% during a seven-game winning streak. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has seen all of the action between the pipes during Lyon's absence.

The Sarbes' season-best 10-game winning streak snapped in their most recent game, when Luukkonen allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old Finnish goalie will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, looking to build on a 2.58 GAA and .901 SV% through 14 games this season (7-6-1). The Sabres enter the action on Tuesday as -163 home favorites against a Canucks team on a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

Zac Jones has 28 points (4G / 24A) in 115 career NHL games, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 25-year-old defenseman has 30 points (2G / 28A) in 27 games this season with the Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Sarbes' season-best 10-game winning streak snapped in their most recent game, when Luukkonen allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old Finnish goalie will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, looking to build on a 2.58 GAA and .901 SV% through 14 games this season (7-6-1). The Sabres enter the action on Tuesday as -163 home favorites against a Canucks team on a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

Zucker has not played in four weeks, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old Zucker was having an excellent season before his injury, with 18 points (9G / 9A) in 21 games.

Kesselring has not played the last two games due to a lower-body injury, but he should return to practice before the end of the week. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:14 time-on-ice and has zero points in 16 games.

Lyon has been excellent for the Sabres lately, but he has missed two straight due to a lower-body injury and remains day-to-day. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has seen all of the action between the pipes during Lyon's absence.

With Alex Lyon currently sidelined due to an injury, the Sabres will rely on Luukkonen on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old goalie was solid in his most recent game, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. He has a 2.58 GAA and .897 SV% in 12 games this season (6-5-1). The Sabres are riding a nine-game winning streak and enter Wednesday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a Stars team with points in four straight (4-0-2).

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.

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.

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

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).