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Rosen has been loaned to Rochester (AHL).

Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and is still searching for his first career point through 10 NHL games. The 22-year-old played three games with the Sabres this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 51 points (27G / 24A) in 52 games with Rochester.

Isak Rosen
Luukkonen will start in Boston on Monday.

The Sabres are coming off an impressive 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, where Luukkonen saved 16 of 19 shots (.842 SV%). He will return to the crease on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.19 GAA and .888 SV% in 49 appearances this season (22-21-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as -120 road underdogs against a Bruins club outscored 12-5 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Norris (undisclosed) is expected to remain out on Monday in Utah and is hopeful to return later in the week.

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 two 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 in three games.

Josh Norris
Kulich (concussion) is expected to be out vs. Boston on Monday.

Kulich only played 8:08 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights due to a concussion and is unlikely to play on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice and has 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games this season.

Jiri Kulich
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at the Sabres' morning skate.

The Sabres are coming off an impressive 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, where Luukkonen saved 16 of 19 shots (.842 SV%). He will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.19 GAA and .888 SV% in 49 appearances this season (22-21-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as -120 road underdogs against a Bruins club outscored 12-5 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Norris (undisclosed) will not play Saturday vs. the Golden Knights.

The Sabres said that Norris would be re-evaluated on Friday but he will not play Saturday vs. Vegas. Expect the Sabres to release a detailed injury update in the near future. Tyson Kozak will replace him in the lineup on Saturday.

Josh Norris
Luukkonen will start Saturday vs. the Golden Knights.

Luukkonen gave up seven goals on 29 shots in the Sabres' loss in Detroit on Wednesday. Luukkonen has struggled recently, going 1-5-0 with a 4.67 GAA and .849 SV% in his last seven appearances. He's a risky option on Saturday as the Sabres host the Golden Knights as +177 home underdogs.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Norris (undisclosed) missed Buffalo's practice on Friday and is being further evaluated.

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 last week 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 in three games.

Josh Norris
Kozak has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).

Kozak made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring one goal in 11 games with the Sabres, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old forward has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 31 games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) this season.

Tyson Kozak
Georgiev will start vs. Chicago on Thursday.

Georgiev has appeared in five straight for the Sharks and will tend the twine again on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Georgiev has allowed 14 goals on 79 shots (.823 SV%) across his last three games (0-3-0). He has a 3.64 GAA and .874 SV% in 39 appearances this season (12-22-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Blackhawks team with points in five of their last six games (3-1-2).

Alexandar Georgiev
Luukkonen will start in Detroit on Wednesday.

Luukkonen will make his 48th start of the season when the Sabres travel to Detroit to take on the Red Wings on Wednesday. Luukkonen delivered a fantastic performance against the Oilers on Monday, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced enroute to a 3-2 victory. The 25-year-old netminder has struggled on the whole this season, posting an .892 SV% and saving -12.0 goals above expected. The Sabres enter action on Wednesday at +130 on the money line.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Georgiev will start vs. Nashville on Tuesday.

The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.

Alexandar Georgiev
Georgiev was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.

Alexandar Georgiev
Greenway (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Oilers on Monday.

Greenway is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers was up in the air. The 28-year-old Greenway is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A) and 81 hits in 27 games this season.

Jordan Greenway