Thompson missed the Sabres' morning skate and has been dealing with some nagging injuries as of late, making him a game-time decision Monday vs. Montreal. The Sabres' are attempting to reach their highest win total since 2011-12 (39) and will hope to have their leading scorer who has 44 goals, 45 assists, 269 SOG, 35 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 72 games this season.
Rousek had 15 goals, 34 assists, 24 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 62 games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) and has been recalled to the Buffalo Sabres for the first time Monday. The 23-year-old was the Sabres' 2019 sixth-round pick (160th overall) and will make his NHL debut if Tage Thompson is unable to play Monday.
Luukkonen allowed seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was destroyed by Boston in his last start. It has been a tough second season for the 24-year-old netminder, who is 15-11-4 with a 3.62 GAA and .891 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who's lost three of their last four games after a 2-1 overtime loss to Tampa Bay their last time out.
Luukkonen allowed seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was destroyed by Boston in his last start. It has been a tough second season for the 24-year-old netminder, who is 15-11-4 with a 3.62 GAA and .891 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who's lost three of their last four games after a 2-1 overtime loss to Tampa Bay their last time out.
Reimer allowed five goals on 52 shots (.904 SV%) for his third-straight defeat as he picked up the loss vs. Edmonton in his last start. The 35-year-old has struggled mightily this season, posting a 10-17-8 record, 3.30 GAA and .896 SV%. He will face the Vancouver Canucks, who have won seven of their last nine contests and are 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.3).
Reimer allowed two goals on 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was beaten by the Seattle Kraken in his previous start. The 35-year-old has had a season to forget in 2022-23, with his ugly 10-17-7 record, 3.26 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have won three-straight and five of their last six after a 6-4 win over Seattle last game.
Greenway has three goals, five assists, 67 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 53 games this season and is now considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old will hope to be back sooner rather than later as it is not his first time dealing with an injury this season.