Buffalo Sabres News

The Sabres are on a two-game winnings streak and will roll with Luukkonen between the pipes on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Luukkonen has a 2.00 GAA and .913 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0). The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.97 GAA and .895 SV% in 41 appearances this season (20-16-4). The Sabres enter the action on Thursday as +184 road underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with only one win in their last six games (1-5-0).

The Sharks have lost six straight and will hope for a better result, with Georgiev tending the twine on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Georgiev played well in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Georgiev has a 3.64 GAA and .876 SV% in 33 appearances this season (10-19-0). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +186 road underdogs against a Canadiens squad riding a two-game winning streak.

The Sabres are on a two-game winnings streak and will likely roll with Luukkonen between the pipes on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Luukkonen has a 2.00 GAA and .913 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0). The 25-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.97 GAA and .895 SV% in 41 appearances this season (20-16-4). The Sabres enter the action on Thursday as +184 road underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with only one win in their last six games (1-5-0).

Zucker did not practice on Monday and was sidelined in Tuesday's game but could return to the ice on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

Zucker did not practice on Monday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging 19:21 time-on-ice and has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 55 games this season.

Luukkonen was solid in the Sabres return to action on Saturday, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in an impressive 8-2 win over the New York Rangers, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.00 GAA and .895 SV% in 40 appearances this season (19-16-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -186 home favorites against a Ducks squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).

Zucker did not practice on Monday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging 19:21 time-on-ice and has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 55 games this season.

Luukkonen was solid in the Sabres return to action on Saturday, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in an impressive 8-2 win over the New York Rangers, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.00 GAA and .895 SV% in 40 appearances this season (19-16-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -186 home favorites against a Ducks squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).

Jones played two games on a conditioning stint with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL), scoring one point (1G / 0A). He returns to the NHL, where he has eight points (1G / 7A) in 28 games with the Rangers this season.

Zucker did not practice on Monday and will be sorely missed if he misses any playing time. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury and will need to be further evaluated by Buffalo's medical staff. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term.

Kozak made his NHL debut earlier this season and has one point (1G / 0A) in 11 games with the Sabres. The 22-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 13 points (7G / 6A) in 28 games with the Rochester Americans.

Malenstyn missed the final game before the 4Nations break and was absent from the first practice after the break. Malenstyn is considered questionable for Saturday until he returns to practice.