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Zucker (lower-body) is expected to return on Monday vs. Edmonton.

Zucker has not played since February 25th, missing six games due to a lower-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old forward is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 44 points (18G / 26A) through only 54 games this season, a total he has topped only three times in his 14-year career.

Jason Zucker
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

The Sabres have lost six straight and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Luukkonen played well in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), but was on the wrong side of a 4-0 score against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Finnish netminder has a 3.14 GAA and .890 SV% in 46 appearances this season (20-20-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as +163 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Norris is expected to make his Buffalo debut on Saturday in Florida.

The Sabres acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick. The 25-year-old Norris has battled injuries issues over the previous few seasons but has been productive when he is healthy. Norris will likely fit into the top-six on Buffalo's roster, effectively taking over the role of Dylan Cozens.

Josh Norris
Buffalo acquired Erik Brannstrom from New York for Nicolas Aube-Kubel.

Erik Brannstrom has been acquired by the Buffalo Sabres, joining his third new club in the last two seasons. The 25-year-old Brannstrom was a 15th overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft but has not live up to expectations. He has spent most of the 2024-25 season n the AHL, scoring 16 points (3G / 13A) in 14 games.

Erik Brannstrom
The Sabres have acquired Jacob Bernard-Docker and Josh Norris from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick.

Bernard-Docker has been limited to only 25 games this season, averaging 13:06 time-on-ice, but has been effective when in the lineup. The 24-year-old defenseman has four points (1G / 3A), 25 blocks, and 21 hits this season.

Jacob Bernard-Docker
The Sabres have acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick.

Norris was on a roll in his final games as an Ottawa Senators, scoring six points (3G / 3A) in his final five games. The 25-year-old Norris has battled injuries issues over the previous few seasons but has been productive when he is healthy. Norris will likely fit into the top-six on Buffalo's roster, effectively taking over the role of Dylan Cozens.

Josh Norris
Buffalo has signed Jason Zucker to a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension ($4,750,000 AAV).

Zucker has impressed in his first season in Buffalo, earning himself a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension. The 33-year-old forward is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 44 points (18G / 26A) through only 54 games this season, a total he has topped only three times in his 14-year career.

Jason Zucker
Luukkonen will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The Sabres have lost four straight and will hope for a better result on Thursday, turning to Luukkonen between the pipes against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Luukkonen had a forgetful performance in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Finnish goalie has a 3.06 GAA and .892 SV% in 44 games this season (20-18-2). The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as significant +203 road underdogs against a Lightning squad coming off a dominant 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen