Jost was a healthy scratch for the Sabres' previous two games but will draw into the lineup Tuesday as he replaced the injured Jordan Greenway. The 25-year-old has seven goals, 12 assists, 81 SOG, 19 PIMs, and a -3 plus/minus through 48 games this season.
Josi missed the Predators' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Tuesday vs. Buffalo as he is considered day-to-day with the injury. The 32-year-old is a massive loss for the Predators, as he leads the team in points with his 18 goals and 59 points through 67 games prior to the injury.
Saros allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his second-straight loss in his last start as he was defeated by Winnipeg. The 27-year-old has had yet another strong season while leading the Predators, as shown by his 26-19-7 record, 2.75 GAA, and .917 SV%. He takes on the plummeting Buffalo Sabres, who have lost three-straight and seven of their last eight games.
Murray is 1-1-0 with a 3.52 GAA and .825 SV% with the Dallas Stars and has been loaned to the Texas Stars (AHL) on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder returns to Texas, where he was 14-9-5 with a .909 SV% and 2.36 GAA.
Josi suffered an undisclosed injury Saturday vs. Winnipeg and is questionable to play Sunday. The Predators did not have an update on his status post-game so consider him a game-time decision for Sunday.
Stamkos missed the Lightning's previous game with a lower-body injury but will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday. The 33-year-old has 27 goals, 39 assists, 208 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 67 games this season prior to his injury.
Saros stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredibly solid this season, with his 26-18-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who snapped a three-game losing streak after a 6-3 win over Boston last game but are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.52).
Drury had 11 goals, 13 assists, 21 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 37 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and was recalled to Carolina Monday and will draw into the lineup Tuesday. The 23-year-old returns to the Hurricanes' where he had two assists, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 21 games earlier in the season.
Saros allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat the Anaheim Ducks in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been the Predators' best player this season, with his 25-18-6 record, .917 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost seven of their last nine games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).
Drury has 11 goals, 13 assists, 21 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 37 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and has been recalled to Carolina Monday. The 23-year-old returns to the Hurricanes' where he had two assists, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 21 games earlier in the season.
Stamkos left with a lower-body injury in the second period and did not return. Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Stamkos post-game but did say that he thinks he's going to be OK, and that he'll be evaluated on Sunday morning.
Saros allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by Vancouver in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid as expected all season, with his 24-17-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over St. Louis last game but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
