Thompson (lower body) will not return to Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
Thompson recorded just one shot in 3:11 of ice time before leaving Monday's game. It was the Sabres final game of the 2023-24 campaign, so the 26-year-old will end the season with 29 goals and 56 points through 71 appearances. The team should have an update on the severity of his injury, but he'll have the whole offseason to heal.
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Sabres' Eric Comrie: Starting in Tampa Bay
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Comrie will defend the road net Monday versus the Lightning, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.
Comrie's first appearance since March 7 will come in Buffalo's season finale. In nine NHL appearances this campaign, he has posted a 1-7-0 record with a 3.91 GAA and an .864 save percentage. Tampa Bay sits fifth in the league this season with 3.50 goals per contest.
Jost (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Florida, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Jost will be good to go after leaving Thursday's contest against Washington due to an equipment issue. He has notched two goals, two assists, 46 shots on net and 42 hits in 41 appearances this campaign.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Slated starter for Saturday
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Luukkonen will guard the road goal Saturday against Florida, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Luukkonen is coming off a 22-save performance in Thursday's 4-2 win over Washington. He has provided a record of 27-22-3 this season with a 2.56 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 53 games played. The Panthers sit 14th in the league with 3.21 goals per contest this campaign.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Returning Saturday
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Byram (personal) is good to play Saturday versus Florida, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Byram has 11 goals and 27 points in 71 outings between Colorado and Buffalo in 2023-24. His return will result in Kale Clague being a healthy scratch against the Panthers.
Greenway picked up two assists in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
Both helpers came in the third period as Buffalo broke open the game. Greenway snaped an eight-game point drought with the performance, and on the season the 27-year-old winger has a modest nine goals and 26 points through 65 contests. Despite seeing a career-high 17:14 in ice time during his first full campaign with the Sabres, Greenway's production is essentially unchanged from his Minnesota days.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Solid in win over Caps
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Luukkonen made 22 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
The Sabres got eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday, but Luukkonen didn't let his focus waver. The 25-year-old netminder has allowed three goals or less in six straight starts, and he continues to add to his career-high 27 wins while sporting a 2.56 GAA and .910 save percentage on the season.
Jost (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Capitals, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Jost was involved in a collision in the third period, and he was unable to return to the contest. It's unclear if he'll be able to play Saturday versus the Panthers, as there was no update on his status following Thursday's tilt.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Gets nod Thursday
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Luukkonen will guard the home goal against the Capitals on Thursday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Luukkonen was decent in his last start, stopping 22 of 25 shots in a 3-2 loss against Dallas on Tuesday. Overall, the 25-year-old has played very well this season, recording a .910 save percentage and a 26-22-3 record in 52 appearances. He will have a favorable matchup against the Capitals, who rank 29th in goals per game at 2.64.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: Ruled out against Caps
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Byram will not be available versus Washington on Thursday due to a personal matter.
Byram remains stuck in a 13-game goal drought during which he registered three assists, nine shots and 24 hits while averaging 21:13 of ice time. With the 22-year-old blueliner on the shelf, Kale Clague will get back into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 23 versus Columbus.
Dahlin scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.
Dahlin put Buffalo ahead 2-1 midway through the opening period, sliding a wrister through Jake Oettinger for his 20th goal of the season. It's the first time the 23-year-old blueliner has reached that mark in his NHL career. Dahlin now has three goals and five points in his last five games. He's up to 58 points (20 goals, 38 assists) through 78 games this year.
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Sabres' Alex Tuch: Adds another goal in loss
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Tuch scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.
Tuch opened the scoring 4:09 into the first period Tuesday, deflecting a Henri Jokiharju shot past Jake Oettinger to give Buffalo an early 1-0 lead. It's just the second goal in 10 games for Tuch, though the 27-year-old winger's been productive with 12 assists in that span. Tuch's up to 21 goals and 58 points through 72 games this season. While he's been solid, it's a significant step back from last year's 36-goal, 79-point campaign.
Luukkonen allowed three goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Stars on Tuesday.
It's the second straight loss for Luukkonen -- he's allowed six goals on 49 shots in that span. Overall, the 25-year-old netminder is 26-22-3 with a .910 save percentage and a 2.58 GAA on the season. Luukkonen figures to be back between the pipes Thursday when the Sabres host Washington.
