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Georgiev will likely start Monday vs. the Blackhawks.

The Avalanche, riding a five-game winning streak, will likely turn to Georgiev between the pipes for the first time in 10 days. Georgiev backed up Justus Annunen for the last four games and will hope the rest helps him reset after a forgetful start to the 2024-25 season. In five games (1-3-0), Georgiev has an atrocious 4.99 GAA and .810 SV%. That said, Colorado enters the action on Monday as a sizeable -216 home favorite against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alexandar Georgiev
Lyon will start on Saturday in Buffalo.

After being outscored 15-8 in their first four games (1-3-0), the Red Wings have eased into some stability, outscoring their opposition 11-5 during a three-game winning streak. The Red Wings will turn Lyon between the pipes on Saturday for his third start in their last four contests. The 31-year-old Lyon has been stellar to start the 2024-25 campaign, boasting a tremendous 1.46 GAA and .955 SV% in four appearances (2-1-0).

Alex Lyon
Luukkonen will start on Tuesday vs. Dallas.

For the first time this season, in their eighth game, the Sabres will use the same netminder in consecutive games, turning to Luukkonen again to occupy the crease on Tuesday evening against the Dallas Stars. Luukkonen was stellar in his previous outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, Luukkonen has a less appealing 3.26 GAA and .895 SV% this season (1-3-0), and the Sabres are +126 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars club that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in their last contest.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Lyon will start Tuesday against the Islanders.

The Red Wings ended a two-game losing skid where they were outscored 9-3 with a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday with Lyon between the pipes and will ride him again on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Lyon has saved 52 of the last 54 shots he's faced (.963 SV%) and could secure more regular playing time with another strong performance. The Red Wings enter action on Tuesday as +146 road underdogs against an Islanders club that will be without Anthony Duclair (undisclosed), one of their biggest offensive threats.

Alex Lyon
Greenway (undisclosed) will return on Tuesday vs. Dallas.

Greenway did not play on Saturday, a late scratch due to an undisclosed ailment, but was back to practice on Monday as a full participant. The 6'6, 27-year-old Greenway is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season, posting four points (2G / 2A), seven blocks, and 19 hits in six games. Greenway draws back into the lineup on Monday and will replaced Zach Benson, who is battling a lower-body injury.

Jordan Greenway
Benson (lower-body) will be out on Tuesday vs. Dallas.

Benson has played six of seven games to start the season for the Sabres, scoring zero points and recording a -4 plus/minus, but will miss his second contest on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Jordan Greenway, who missed the last game due to an undisclosed injury, will draw back into the Sabres lineup.

Zach Benson
Luukkonen is in the starter's net at Buffalo's morning skate.

For the first time this season, in their eighth game, the Sabres will use the same netminder in consecutive games, turning to Luukkonen again to occupy the crease on Tuesday evening against the Dallas Stars. Luukkonen was stellar in his previous outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, Luukkonen has a less appealing 3.26 GAA and .895 SV% this season (1-3-0), and the Sabres are +126 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars club that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in their last contest.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday.

Greenway did not play on Saturday, a late scratch due to an undisclosed ailment, but was back to practice on Monday as a full participant. Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff indicated that Greenway will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 6'6, 27-year-old Greenway is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season, posting four points (2G / 2A), seven blocks, and 19 hits in six games.

Jordan Greenway