Malenstyn has appeared in all five games for the Sabres, but will not play on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, tending to a personal matter. The 27-year-old Malenstyn is averaging 9:52 time-on-ice and has zero points this season.
Metsa is an undrafted 26-year-old defenseman that will make his NHL debut on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens. He has spent the previous three seasons primarily in the AHL playing for the Rochester Americans, including scoring 46 points (7G / 39A) in 69 games last season.
Despite an unspectacular 2-3-0 start to the 2025-26 season, the Sabres have received consistent goaltending from Alex Lyon throughout. The 32-year-old Lyon has played all five games for the Sabres this season, keeping them within reach during each contest, posting a solid 2.43 GAA, .928 SV%, and one shutout. The Sabres have won two straight and enter the action on Monday as +129 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team off to a 4-2-0 start to the season.
Bryson was hurt early in the first period of Saturday's game vs. the Panthers. He took an awkward fall into the boards after being hit by Jonah Gadjovich. Zach Metsa is the only reserve defenseman on the Sabres' roster right now, so he could be in line to make his NHL debut on Monday.
Geertsen has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Justin Danforth (lower-body) in the lineup on Saturday afternoon. Geertsen has no points in 27 career NHL games with the Devils and Sabres.
Lyon backstopped the Sabres on Wednesday for their first victory of the season in a high-scoring 8-4 win over the Ottawa Senators, where he saved 32 of 36 shots (.889 SV%). Despite an unfavorable 1-3-0 record, the 32-year-old Lyon has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing start to the 2025-26 season for the Sabres, showcasing a 3.05 GAA and .911 SV%. The Sabres enter Saturday's contest as +125 home underdogs against the Panthers.
Danforth was limited to only 6:14 time-on-ice in Buffalo's most recent outing, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury, and will be sidelined for approximately one month. The 32-year-old Danforth was a lineup regular for the Columbus Blue Jackets the previous two seasons and scored 21 points (9G / 12A) in 61 games last season.
Lyon backstopped the Sabres on Wednesday for their first victory of the season in a high-scoring 8-4 win over the Ottawa Senators, where he saved 32 of 36 shots (.889 SV%). Despite an unfavorable 1-3-0 record, the 32-year-old Lyon has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing start to the 2025-26 season for the Sabres, showcasing a 3.05 GAA and .911 SV%. The Sabres enter Saturday's contest as +125 home underdogs against the Panthers.
Johnson played three games with the Sabres but has been reassigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he spent most of the 2024-25 season. The Sabres recalled Zach Metsa in a corresponding move.
Metsa is an undrafted 26-year-old defenseman that has yet to make his NHL debut. He has spent the previous three seasons primarily in the AHL playing for the Rochester Americans, including scoring 46 points (7G / 39A) in 69 games last season.
Dunne will draw right back out of the Sabres lineup after making his season debut on Monday. He played just six minutes and 25 seconds in Monday's contest, registering two hits and zero shots on goal.
The Sabres will give Lyon the nod between the pipes for the fourth time in as many games when they host the Senators on Wednesday. Lyon has been unfortunate not to pick up a win through his first three starts despite posting a rather impressive .919 SV%. He was busy in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche, turning away 34 of the 37 shots he faced. Even with the winless record, Lyon and the Sabres enter action on Wednesday as slight favourites at -105 on the money line.
Benson has not played in Buffalo's first three games due to an upper-body injury but will draw into the lineup in Wednesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Benson scored 28 points (10G / 18A) in 75 games last season.
Benson has not played in Buffalo's first three games due to an upper-body injury but could draw into the lineup in Wednesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Benson scored 28 points (10G / 18A) in 75 games last season.
