After a disappointing 0-3-0 start to the 2025-26 season, the Sabres have turned the script, going 4-1-2 in their last five, due in part to strong goaltending from Alex Lyon, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Lyon has given his Sabres team a chance almost every night, posting a solid 2.77 GAA and .919 SV% in eight games (3-4-1). The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as -115 road favorites against a Bruins team that is 2-7-0 in their last nine.

Greenway had to have a second surgery over the summer, but he'll be back in the Sabres' lineup on Thursday, centring the third line with Jason Zucker and Jack Quinn. Greenway had just eight points (3G / 5A) in 34 games last season.

Ostlund was drafted 16th-oveall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft but has yet to establish himself as a full-time presence in the NHL. The 21-year-old forward spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, where he scored 36 points (19G / 17A) in 45 games with the Rochester Americans.

After a disappointing 0-3-0 start to the 2025-26 season, the Sabres have turned the script, going 4-1-2 in their last five, due in part to strong goaltending from Alex Lyon, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Lyon has given his Sabres team a chance almost every night, posting a solid 2.77 GAA and .919 SV% in eight games (3-4-1). The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as -115 road favorites against a Bruins team that is 2-7-0 in their last nine.

After a dreadful 0-3-0 start to the season, the Sabres have rebounded, improving their record to 4-4-1 through nine games. The team's improved performance is closely correlated with Lyon's strong play between the pipes. The 32-year-old Lyon is boasting a solid 2.61 GAA and .922 SV% through seven games (3-4-0), keeping his team within reach of most contests. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team with wins in three of their last four (3-1-0).

Kesselring left the Sabres' preseason game on October 1st after aggravating an injury that he'd been dealing with throughout camp and has been sidelined since. The 25-year-old Kesselring was acquired with Josh Doan in a trade that sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in the offseason. Kesslering has the potential to be a top-four defenseman as shown by his seven goals, 29 points, 89 PIMs and 150 SOG in 82 GP with Utah in 2024-25. He makes his Sabres debut on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

After a dreadful 0-3-0 start to the season, the Sabres have rebounded, improving their record to 4-4-1 through nine games. The team's improved performance is closely correlated with Lyon's strong play between the pipes. The 32-year-old Lyon is boasting a solid 2.61 GAA and .922 SV% through seven games (3-4-0), keeping his team within reach of most contests. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team with wins in three of their last four (3-1-0).

Metsa appeared in four games since his call-up on October 20th but failed to pick up a point and has been loaned back to Rochester (AHL) on Monday. The 27-year-old undrafted defensemen made his NHL debut this season and will likely be Buffalo's first call up should they have anyone out of the lineup. Metsa going down is a good indication Michael Kesselring is ready for his season debut on Tuesday.

Greenway was placed on Injured Reserve prior to the beginning of the season, but could draw into the lineup for his season debut on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 28-year-old Greenway has had a run of bad luck, missing the first nine games of 2025-26 after missing 128 games combined in his first three seasons with the Sabres.

Kesselring left the Sabres' preseason game on October 1st after aggravating an injury that he'd been dealing with throughout camp and has been sidelined since. The 25-year-old Kesselring was acquired with Josh Doan in a trade that sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in the offseason. Kesslering has the potential to be a top-four defenseman as shown by his seven goals, 29 points, 89 PIMs and 150 SOG in 82 GP with Utah in 2024-25.

Mrtka was Buffalo's 2025 1st round pick (9th overall) and scored point (0G / 1A) in four games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) this season. The 18-year-old Czech defenseman spent 2024-25 as an import player with Seattle (WHL), where he excelled with three goals and 35 points in 43 games played.

Lyon had his first night off of the season in Buffalo's previous game, but he will return to the crease on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After losing their first three games of the season, the Sabres have rebounded, winning three of four, due in part to strong play from Lyon. The 32-year-old netminder is sporting a solid 2.55 GAA and .924 SV% in six games (2-4-0). The Sabres enter Friday's contest as +111 home underdogs against a 3-3-1 Maple Leafs team.

There has not been a concrete update regarding Zucker after he exited Buffalo's most recent game due to an upper-body injury, but it is not expected to be serious, as he is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sabres will be pleased to know Zucker will not be sidelined long after he came out of the gate hot to start 2025-26, with four goals and five points in his first seven games played.

Lyon had his first night off of the season in Buffalo's previous game, but he will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After losing their first three games of the season, the Sabres have rebounded, winning three of four, due in part to strong play from Lyon. The 32-year-old netminder is sporting a solid 2.55 GAA and .924 SV% in six games (2-4-0). The Sabres enter Friday's contest as +111 home underdogs against a 3-3-1 Maple Leafs team.

Luukkonen missed the majority of training camp due to a lower-body injury and subsequently the first two weeks of the season. He was sent down to the Rochester Americans (AHL) for a conditioning stint, where he posted a 2.01 GAA and .913 SV% in one game (1-0-0). Alex Lyon has occupied the Sabres crease during Luukkonen's absence and has played well, which could lead to a battle for playing time between the two netminders now that Luukkonen has returned.

Buffalo was unable to provide any updates on Zucker post-game after he left Wednesday's matchup vs. Detroit with an upper-body injury in the third period. Buffalo will hope their veteran forward does not miss much time after he came out of the gate hot to start 2025-26, with four goals and five points in his first seven games played.