Buffalo Sabres News

Thompson will not play in the Sabres' final game of the season Friday vs. Columbus due to an upper-body injury. It puts the cap on a phenomenal breakout campaign for the 25-year-old, who had 47 goals, 47 assists, 295 SOG, 39 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus though 78 games in 2022-23.

Kesselring had three assists, eight SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through nine games this season with Arizona but has been assigned to Tucson (AHL) Friday following the conclusion of Arizona's season. The 23-year-old returns to the AHL, where he had 14 goals, 14 assists, 45 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 58 games with Tucson (AHL) and Bakersfield (AHL) this season.

Georgiev allowed two goals on 40 shots (.950 SV%) to snap a four-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado and as a starter, with his 38-16-6 record, 2.53 GAA, .919 SV%. He will take on the Winnipeg Jets, who have won their last three games and are 21st in the NHL in goals (3.01).

Kesselring has 14 goals, 14 assists, 45 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 58 games between Tucson (AHL) and Bakersfield (AHL) and has been recalled to Arizona Thursday. He returns to the Coyotes, where he had an assist, six PIMs and a -3 plus/minus in eight games during his last call-up.

Georgiev allowed two goals on 40 shots (.950 SV%) to snap a four-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado and as a starter, with his 38-16-6 record, 2.53 GAA, .919 SV%. He will take on the Winnipeg Jets, who have won their last three games and are 21st in the NHL in goals (3.01).

Samuelsson had two goals, eight assists, 76 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 55 games but will not play Thursday vs. Ottawa in the Sabres' season finally. The 23-year-old puts the cap on a fairly successful third NHL season, which saw him play a career-high in games while putting up career goal and point totals as well.

Lyon allowed two goals on 25 shots (.920 SV%) to snap a five-game winning streak as he was narrowly defeated by the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime in his previous start. The 30-year-old veteran has enjoyed an incredible last few weeks as he propelled the Panthers into the playoffs with his 9-3-2 overall record, .916 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who just snapped a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over Detroit last game.

Meyer has an assist, 17 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 14 games played with Columbus but has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) Wednesday. Meyer had nine goals, 17 assists, 34 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 31 games played with Cleveland (AHL)before being recalled Tuesday to Columbus on an emergency basis.

Dunne failed to pick up a point through eight games this season but has four SOG, six PIMs and a -6 plus/minus but will head back to Cleveland (AHL) Wednesday. The 24-year-old Meyer had 20 goals, 17 assists, 69 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 62 games with Cleveland (AHL) before being recalled on an emergency basis Tuesday.

Georgiev allowed three goals on 41 shots (.927 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in the Mile High, with his 38-16-5 record, 2.54 GAA and .919 SV%. He is expected to take on the Edmonton Oilers, who are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak after a 6-1 thrashing of the Sharks' in their last start.

Timmins has been a healthy scratch since April 2nd but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay as a forward. The 24-year-old has two goals, 12 assists, 17 SOG, eight PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 25 games with Toronto and Arizona this season.

Byram missed the Avalanche's previous contest due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Edmonton. The 21-year-old has 10 goals, 13 assists, 63 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 39 injury-riddled games this season.

Georgiev allowed three goals on 41 shots (.927 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in the Mile High, with his 38-16-5 record, 2.54 GAA and .919 SV%. He is expected to take on the Edmonton Oilers, who are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak after a 6-1 thrashing of the Sharks' in their last start.

Meyer has nine goals, 17 assists, 34 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 31 games played with Cleveland (AHL) and has been recalled Tuesday to Columbus on an emergency basis. The 25-year-old returns to Columbus, where he failed to pick up a point and has four PIMs across 13 games so far this season.

Dunne had 20 goals, 17 assists, 69 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 62 games with Cleveland (AHL) and has been recalled on an emergency basis Tuesday. The 24-year-old has yet to pick up a point in seven games with the Blue Jackets this season, but has four PIMs and a -6 plus/minus.

Levi stopped 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat the Carolina Hurricanes in his previous start. The 21-year-old has been very solid in his first four career games after signing from Northeastern, with his 3-1-0 record, .904 SV% and 3.17 GAA. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games and are 10th in the NHL in goals (3.36).