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Greenway (mid-body) is healthy and ready to return to Buffalo's lineup on Saturday vs. New York.

Greenway has been out since December 15th due to a mid-body injury but is ready to return to Buffalo's lineup when they take on New York on Saturday. The 28-year-old had been having a productive season prior to his injury with three goals, seven points and 24 SOG in 20 games played while bouncing throughout Buffalo's lineup.

Jordan Greenway
Lyon will start vs. Tampa Bay on Saturday.

The Red Wings have won seven straight and will turn to Lyon between the pipes on Saturday afternoon when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lyon has been excellent lately, posting a .940 SV% in his last three games (2-0-1). The 32-year-old netminder has a 2.58 GAA and .908 SV% in 21 appearances this season (10-6-1).

Alex Lyon
Thompson (upper-body) was a full participant in Buffalo's practice on Friday.

Thompson exited Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils in the third period after being on the receiving end of an unsuspecting hit from Stefan Noesen. He did not play in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets but could be an option when the Sabres return to action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Thompson has been tremendous offensively lately, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Tage Thompson
Thompson (upper-body) skated on Wednesday but is still considered day-to-day.

Thompson exited Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils in the third period after being on the receiving end of an unsuspecting hit from Stefan Noesen. He did not play in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets but could be an option when the Sabres return to action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Thompson has been tremendous offensively lately, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Tage Thompson
Georgiev will start vs. Montreal on Tuesday.

The Sharks have lost seven of their last eight (1-7-0) and will hope for a better fate with Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old Georgiev has allowed three or more goals in 10 of his last 12 games (1-10-0), posting a .881 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +155 home underdogs against a Canadiens squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

Alexandar Georgiev
Rosen will draw back into Buffalo's lineup on Tuesday vs. Columbus.

Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played once game with the Sabres earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, scoring 39 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games with the Rochester Americans.

Isak Rosen
Thompson (upper-body) is out vs. Columbus on Tuesday and considered day-to-day.

Thompson exited Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils in the third period after being on the receiving end of an unsuspecting hit from Stefan Noesen. The 27-year-old Thompson has been tremendous offensively lately and will be sorely missed by a Sabres team riding a three-game winning streak. Thompson has 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Tage Thompson
Norris is considered week-to-week with a mid-body injury.

Norris exited Ottawa's 6-0 loss late in the third period due to a mid-body injury and will be out of the lineup week-to-week. The 25-year-old Norris recently returned from a two-game absence due to an upper-body injury, playing the next three games and scoring four points (2G / 2A).

Josh Norris
Norris (undisclosed) did not travel on Ottawa's road trip and is out on Monday in Nashville.

Norris exited Ottawa's 6-0 loss late in the third period due to an undisclosed injury and will not play on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old Norris recently returned from a two-game absence due to an upper-body injury, playing the next three games and scoring four points (2G / 2A).

Josh Norris