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Lyon will start on Friday in Arizona.

Lyon has struggled lately, losing three straight, but will return to the crease for the fifth straight time on Friday night. Lyon has allowed four or more goals in three straight, including allowing five on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. The Red Wings enter action as -139 road favourites against an Arizona Coyotes club that lost 5-2 last night to the Minnesota Wild.

Alex Lyon
The Predators have acquired Jason Zucker from the Coyotes for a sixth-round pick.

Zucker adds some offensive depth to a Predators club that already added Anthony Beauvillier to their roster via trade on Thursday. The 32-year-old Zucker has 25 points (9G / 16A), 104 shots, and 74 hits in 51 games and will likely be a fixture in the Predators middle-six down the stretch.

Jason Zucker
Georgiev will start on Friday vs. Minnesota.

Despite starting only two of the last four games, Georgiev will return to the Avalanche crease for the second straight game. On Wednesday, Georgiev was excellent, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a commanding 7-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche enter action as sizeable -224 home favourites on Friday in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

Alexandar Georgiev
Georgiev is in Colorado's starter's crease at morning skate on Friday.

Despite starting only two of the last four games, Georgiev will return to the Avalanche crease for the second straight game. On Wednesday, Georgiev was excellent, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a commanding 7-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche enter action as sizeable -224 home favourites on Friday in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

Alexandar Georgiev
Thompson (upper-body) will not play in Nashville on Thursday.

Thompson was a late scratch for Thursday's game with the team not announcing his absence until less than an hour before puck drop. The Sabres added that he is day-to-day with the injury. His first chance to return to the lineup will be for Saturday's game against the Oilers.

Tage Thompson
Byram (illness) will make his Sabres debut on Thursday in Nashville.

Byram was acquired from Colorado in a one-for-one deal for Casey Mittlestadt on Wednesday and will make his Sabres' debut on Thursday in Nashville. The 22-year-old offensive defenseman is expected to pair with Rasmus Dahlin out of the gate and will hope to add to his eight goals, 20 points, 40 PIMs and 63 SOG through 40 games played this season.

Bowen Byram
Zucker (trade related) will be a healthy scratch on Thursday as Arizona continues to look for trade suitors.

Zucker and Matthew Dumba will both be held out of the Coyotes' lineup in anticipation of a deal before Friday's trade deadline. Zucker has 24 points (9G / 16A), 104 shots, and 74 hits in 51 games this season.

Jason Zucker
Georgiev will start against the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Georgiev had the night off on Monday and has served as the backup in three of the last six, but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Georgiev was unsuccessful in his last outing, allowing four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators and has allowed four goals in two of his last three (1-2-0). The Avalanche were defeated 2-1 in overtime by the Red Wings two weeks ago but enter action as -193 home favourites on Wednesday night.

Alexandar Georgiev
The Sabres have acquired Bowen Byram from the Avalanche for Casey Mittelstadt.

The Sabres blueline will be a treat for years to come after acquiring Byram on Wednesday, adding to an already talented core of Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. Byram was having a down year offensively with the Avalanche, with 20 points (8G / 12A) in 55 games this season.

Bowen Byram
Lyon will start on Wednesday in Colorado.

Lyon has lost two straight but will return to the crease on Wednesday for the Red Wings. The 31-year-old Lyon has allowed four goals in two straight (0-2-0), but was sensational against the Colorado Avalanche on February 22nd, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime victory. That said, the Red Wings enter action as +172 underdogs on the road in Colorado.

Alex Lyon
Georgiev is expected to start on Wednesday vs. Detroit.

Georgiev had the night off on Monday and has served as the backup in three of the last six, but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Georgiev was unsuccessful in his last outing, allowing four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators and has allowed four goals in two of his last three (1-2-0). The Avalanche were defeated 2-1 in overtime by the Red Wings two weeks ago but enter action as -193 home favourites on Wednesday night.

Alexandar Georgiev
Luukkonen will start on Wednesday in Toronto.

The Sabres will turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Wednesday for a season-high ninth straight start. Luukkonen last played on Sunday, allowing three goals on 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-2 losing effort against the Winnipeg Jets. The Sabres enter action as +153 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs squad they handily defeated 9-3 in December.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Zucker (trade related) will be out on Tuesday as Arizona pursue's trades for the veteran forward.

Arizona will protect their trade asset in Jason Zucker by healthy scratching him for Tuesday's matchup for trade-related purposes. With Friday's Trade Deadline looming, Zucker's first and only season in Arizona may be coming to an end as he likely closes it out with nine goals, 25 points, 104 SOG, 58 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 51 games played.

Jason Zucker