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Lyon will start in Vancouver on Sunday.
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Zellweger will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Sunday vs. Montreal.
Thompson (upper-body) left Sunday's game vs. New Jersey and did not return but is okay after passing all tests post-game.
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Gilbert will draw back into Buffalo's lineup on Sunday vs. New Jersey.
Kozak (illness) is out on Sunday vs. New Jersey.
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Luukkonen will start vs. New Jersey on Sunday.
Norris (undisclosed) left Saturday's game vs. Minnesota and did not return.
Kozak (illness) missed Saturday's practice and is questionable to play Sunday.
Crevier (undisclosed) left Saturday's game and will not return.
Crevier played just 2:39 before departing Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The Blackhawks announced he will not return.
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Luukkonen will start against the Predators on Friday.
Luukkonen will make his 37th start of the season when the Sabres host the Predators on Friday. Luukkonen was sharp in last time out, stopping 25 of the 27 shots he faced in a 7-2 victory over the Bruins on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder owns a 16-15-4 record and an .898 SV% on the season. Luukkonen and the Sabres enter action on Friday as slight underdogs at +108 on the money line.
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Lyon will start in Edmonton on Thursday.
Lyon will make his first start since January 21st when the Red Wings travel to Edmonton on Thursday. Lyon took an unfortunate loss his last time out, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 2-1 overtime loss in Philadelphia. He owns an 8-6-1 record and a .901 SV% on the season. Lyon could have a hard time getting back in the win column on Thursday, as the Red Wings enter action at +225 on the money line.
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Luukkonen led the Sabres onto the ice for warmups.
The Sabres have lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. In his most recent outing, Luukkonen allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.99 GAA and .897 SV% in 35 appearances (15-15-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Bruins squad outscoring their opposition 5-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Kozak has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
Kozak made his NHL debut this season, scoring one goal in nine games, and has been recalled from the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 22-year-old Kozak has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 24 games with Rochester this season.
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Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.
The Sabres have lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. In his most recent outing, Luukkonen allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.99 GAA and .897 SV% in 35 appearances (15-15-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Bruins squad outscoring their opposition 5-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Norris (upper body) will return to the lineup on Sunday.
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Carrick will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Zucker (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Saturday.
McLeod (upper-body) has been activated from IR and is expected to play Saturday in Edmonton.
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The Sabres have assigned Tyson Kozak to Rochester (AHL).
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Georgiev will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.
