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Norris (mid-body) was a full participant in practice and is hopeful to return on Saturday vs. San Jose.

Norris has not played since February 1st and has only played three of the last 11 games for the Senators, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Norris is averaging 18:24 time-on-ice, recording 31 points (19G / 12A), 126 hits, and 92 shots in 50 games this season.

Josh Norris
Zucker (lower-body) will not play in Carolina on Thursday.

Zucker did not practice on Monday and will miss a second straight game 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.

Jason Zucker
Luukkonen will start in Carolina on Thursday.

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).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Luukkonen was the first goalie off the ice at Buffalo's morning skate.

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).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Zucker (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday in Carolina.

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.

Jason Zucker
Zucker (lower-body) is taking full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Ducks on Tuesday.

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.

Jason Zucker
Tuch (undisclosed) is taking full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Ducks on Tuesday.

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.

Alex Tuch
Luukkonen will start against the Ducks on Tuesday.

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).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Zucker (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

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.

Jason Zucker
Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

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.

Alex Tuch
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

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).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Zucker (lower-body) did not practice on Monday and will be further evaluated before Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim.

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.

Jason Zucker
Tuch (undisclosed) left Saturday's game vs. New York and will be further evaluated.

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.

Alex Tuch
Kozak is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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.

Tyson Kozak