The Sabres have placed Rasmus Dahlin on IR.
Dahlin was already not expected to be available for Saturday's game, so moving him to IR opens up a roster spot for Riley Stillman to be added to the active roster.
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The Coyotes acquired Michael Kesselring and a 2023 3rd Round Pick from the Oilers for Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen.
Kesselring has 13 goals, nine assists, 40 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 49 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) and has been dealt to the Edmonton Oilers alongside a 2023 3rd Round Pick for Nick Bjugstad (50% salary retention).
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Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at the Sabres morning skate.
Luukkonen allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) but still picked up his second win in three games as he beat Washington last start. The 23-year-old has a great record despite mediocre counting stats, as shown by his 15-8-2 record, 3.57 GAA and.893 SV%. He takes on the Goliath that is the Boston Bruins, who are in the midst of a nine-game winning streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.73).
Rasmus Dahlin is still considered day-to-day and will not play Thursday in Boston (undisclosed).
Dahlin missed the Sabres' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury and will miss Thursday as well as he is still considered out day-to-day. The 22-year-old has been enjoying a true breakout campaign, with 14 goals, 48 assists, 161 SOG, 72 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 56 games played prior to his injury.
Rasmus Dahlin is still day-to-day and will miss Tuesday vs. Florida (undisclosed)
Dahlin missed the Sabres' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will miss Tuesday as well as he is still considered out day-to-day. The 22-year-old has been enjoying a true breakout campaign, with 14 goals, 48 assists, 161 SOG, 72 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 56 games played prior to his injury.
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Georgiev led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory as he beat Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has taken a massive step forward in his first season as a starter, with his 25-12-4 record, .920 SV% and 2.63 GAA. He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won six of their last eight games and are 10th in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).
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Alexandar Georgiev will likely start Monday vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.
Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory as he beat Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has taken a massive step forward in his first season as a starter, with his 25-12-4 record, .920 SV% and 2.63 GAA. He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won six of their last eight games and are 10th in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).
Jake Leschyshyn has cleared waivers and has been reassigned to Hartford (AHL).
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will start Sunday vs. Washington.
Tuch is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Dahlin is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury; will not play Sunday.
The Sabres placed Alex Tuch () on IR on Saturday.
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Georgiev led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
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Jacob Bryson will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. Florida.
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Georgiev will start Friday in Winnipeg.
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Jake Leschyshyn is not available to play Thursday due to roster management reasons.
Alex Lyon has been recalled from Charlotte (AHL).
Lyon had a 3-2-1 record, with a 3.89 GAA and .892 SV% with the Panthers earlier in the season during his previous call-up and has been recalled again Wednesday. The 30-year-old leaves Charlotte (AHL), where he was 11-9-1 with a 2.62 GAA and .906 SV%.
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Luukkonen will start Tuesday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Luukkonen stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak with a win over San Jose in his last start. The 23-year-old rookie has struggled nightly but still manages to win consistently, with his 14-7-2 record, 3.41 GAA and .898 SV%. He will face their rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs, who lost their last game 5-3 to Chicago but have the fourth-best powerplay in the NHL (25.4).
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Bryson will be back in the Sabres' lineup on Tuesday.
Bryson has been a healthy scratch for the Sabres' previous three games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old has a goal, seven assists, 22 SOG, and a -19 plus/minus through 43 games played this season.
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Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at the Sabres morning skate.
Luukkonen stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak with a win over San Jose in his last start. The 23-year-old rookie has struggled nightly but still manages to win consistently, with his 14-7-2 record, 3.41 GAA and .898 SV%. He will face their rivals in the Toronto Maple Leafs, who lost their last game 5-3 to Chicago but have the fourth-best powerplay in the NHL (25.4).
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