Buffalo Sabres News

Luukkonen stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he was incredible in beating the Vegas Golden Knights in his last time between the pipes. The 23-year-old has been much better as of late for the Sabres and holds a 5-3-1 record, 3.44 GAA and .891 SV% through nine appearances. He faces the Detroit Red Wings who are on the back end of a back-to-back after a massive 5-4 comeback victory over Pittsburgh yesterday.

Gilbert has not played since Dec. 18th due to an undisclosed injury but has been activated off the injured reserve Wednesday. The 26-year-old has one assist and 20 PIMs with five SOG through eight games this season prior to the injury.

Jones has been a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as he replaced Ian Mitchell. The 25-year-old has a goal, eight assists, 30 SOG and is a -13 plus/minus through 24 games this season.

Georgiev stopped 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) as he picked up his third straight victory with a 2-1 win over Montreal in his last start. The 26-year-old has settled in incredibly in his first year as a starter with the Avalanche, with his 14-6-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .924 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who have won their last two games but have struggled to score as they are 29th in the NHL in goals per game (2.52).

McLeod has not played since Nov. 26th due to an ankle injury but will draw back into the OIlers' lineup Friday as they take on Vancouver. The 23-year-old had three goals, five assists, 22 SOG and 10 PIMs in 21 games prior to his injury.

Georgiev was perfect, stopping 26 of 26 shots in a shutout victory over the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has solidified himself as one of the league's top netminders this season, due to his 13-6-2 record, .923 SV% and 2.46 GAA. He draws the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, who are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.75) and 30th in shots (28.7).

Zucker was having a great bounce season with six goals, 20 points, 67 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 27 games but has been out since Dec. 12th due to an undisclosed injury. It marked the fifth straight season where Zucker was forced to miss a chunk of games due to injury, so a return is great news for the Penguins.

Gilbert left the Flames' previous contest Sunday after just 3:51 TOI after a spirited fight led to him leaving the game due to an undisclosed injury. It is a tough bounce for the 26-year-old, who was playing in his first game since Nov. 25th and only has one assist and five SOG through eight games this season.

Zucker was having a great bounce season with six goals, 20 points, 67 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 27 games but has been out since Dec. 12th due to an undisclosed injury. It marked the fifth straight season where Zucker was forced to miss a chunk of games due to injury, so a return is great news for the Penguins.

Luukkonen stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) in his best start of the season his last time out, beating the Colorado Avalanche for his third win in four starts. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down first eight starts of the season, with his 4-3-1 record, 3.62 GAA and .880 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost their last game 5-2 but lead the Pacific Division standings.

Georgiev stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) and snapped a four game losing streak with a win vs. Nashville in his previous start. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a phenomenal start to his Avalanche career, with his 12-6-2 record, 2.59 GAA and .920 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who are coming off a 5-2 victory over Vegas their last time out and rank 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.25).

Luukkonen stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) in his best start of the season his last time out, beating the Colorado Avalanche for his third win in four starts. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down first eight starts of the season, with his 4-3-1 record, 3.62 GAA and .880 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost their last game 5-2 but lead the Pacific Division standings.

Georgiev stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) and snapped a four game losing streak with a win vs. Nashville in his previous start. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a phenomenal start to his Avalanche career, with his 12-6-2 record, 2.59 GAA and .920 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who are coming off a 5-2 victory over Vegas their last time out and rank 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.25).

Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) picking up his third straight defeat in a hard-luck overtime loss to the New York Rangers in his last start. The 26-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado, with his 11-5-2 record, .920 SV% and 2.65 GAA. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who are coming off a high after a 6-0 win in their last game and rank first in the NHL in goals per game (3.93).

Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) picking up his third straight defeat in a hard-luck overtime loss to the New York Rangers in his last start. The 26-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado, with his 11-5-2 record, .920 SV% and 2.65 GAA. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who are coming off a high after a 6-0 win in their last game and rank first in the NHL in goals per game (3.93).

Lyon will head back to Charlotte (AHL) after not seeing any action with the Florida Panthers. He heads back to the AHL where he had been having a mediocre season in Charlotte prior to the promotion with a 6-5-2 record, .903 SV% and 2.80 GAA.