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Lyon will start in Colorado on Tuesday.

With Petr Mrazek and Cam Talbot both out with undisclosed injuries, Lyon will tend the twine on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Lyon played over 58 minutes in relief of Mrazek in Utah on Monday, allowing just one goal on 17 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. Lyon owns a 12-8-1 record and a .901 SV% on the season. The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +247 road underdogs against an Avalanche club riding a two-game winning streak.

Alex Lyon
Kulich (concussion) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Senators on Tuesday.

Kulich has missed Buffalo's previous four games due to a concussion but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice in his first NHL season, scoring 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games.

Jiri Kulich
Norris (undisclosed) remains day-to-day but is expected to return this season.

Norris has battled injuries the past few seasons, a trend that unfortunately has followed him to his new club, the Buffalo Sabres. Still, Norris has indicated that he will return to the ice this season. The 25-year-old Norris was acquired by the Sabres three weeks ago in a trade that sent Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators. Norris has been productive early in his tenure with Buffalo, recording two points (1G / 1A) and averaging 18:36 time-on-ice but has only played three games.

Josh Norris
Kulich (concussion) is a possibility to return vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.

Kulich has missed Buffalo's previous four games due to a concussion but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice in his first NHL season, scoring 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games.

Jiri Kulich
Rosen has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).

Rosen played three games with the Sabres this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old forward has 54 points (27G / 27A) in 55 games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) this season. In a corresponding move, the Sabres loaned Brett Murray to Rochester.

Isak Rosen
Norris (undisclosed) remains day-to-day and will not play Tuesday against the Senators.

Norris has battled injuries the past few seasons, a trend that unfortunately has followed him to his new club, the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old Norris was acquired by the Sabres three weeks ago in a trade that sent Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators. Norris has been productive early in his tenure with Buffalo, recording two points (1G / 1A) and averaging 18:36 time-on-ice but has only played three games.

Josh Norris