Jones figures to provide emergency depth on the Sabres' blue line after Michael Kesselring (lower body) was designated for injured reserve. If the 25-year-old Jones does make an appearance for Buffalo, it will mark his first outing for the team after joining from the Rangers in the summer.
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Sabres' Michael Kesselring: Surfaces on IR
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Kesselring (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Kesselring will miss his second straight game against Vancouver on Tuesday, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He hasn't posted a point in 16 appearances this season while collecting 23 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 14 hits.
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Sabres' Tyson Kozak: Set to be scratched
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Kozak (upper body) is expected to be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Vancouver, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Kozak has missed the last seven games due to injury, but he appears to be healthy enough to return after being removed from the team's injury list. Kozak has collected two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits in 24 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Alex Lyon: Moves to IR
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Lyon (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Lyon will miss his third straight game against Vancouver on Tuesday after being injured in a 4-2 win over St. Louis on Dec. 29. He is day-to-day, but it's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will probably see the majority of the starts during Lyon's absence, while Colten Ellis serves as the backup.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Scheduled starter against Vancouver
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Luukkonen is expected to start at home versus the Canucks on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Luukkonen has played much better recently, posting a 3-1-0 record, 1.76 GAA and .938 save percentage over his last four starts. However, his three-game winning streak was snapped Saturday in Columbus, as he conceded four goals on 34 shots in a 5-1 loss. Luukkonen will face a Canucks club that is tied for 24th in the NHL with 2.76 goals per game this season. Tuesday is the first contest of Vancouver's six-game road trip through the Eastern Conference.
The Sabres announced Monday that Zucker (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canucks.
Zucker has missed the last 11 games due to a lower-body injury, but he skated on the second line during Monday's practice session while also working with the first power-play unit, signaling that he should be good to go for Tuesday's home game. Over 21 appearances this year, Zucker has recorded nine goals, nine assists, 49 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-10 rating.
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Sabres' Michael Kesselring: Set to miss more time
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Kesselring (lower body) could resume skating by the end of the week, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Monday.
Kesselring missed Saturday's 5-1 loss to Columbus, and it doesn't appear as though his return to the lineup is imminent. He hasn't earned a point in 16 appearances this season while posting 23 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 14 hits. Jacob Bryson will probably remain in the lineup during Kesselring's absence.
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Sabres' Josh Doan: Scores lone goal in loss
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Doan scored a goal and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
While the Sabres' winning streak ended, Doan was able to find the twine for the second game in a row. The 24-year-old was actually fairly quiet during the 10-game heater, earning a modest six points in that span. He's now at 12 goals, 27 points, 99 shots on net, 35 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 40 appearances. Doan remains an intriguing depth winger in fantasy since he continues to see time in the top six and on the first power-play unit.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Win streak ends in Columbus
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Luukkonen stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. The final goal was an empty-netter.
The Sabres saw their 10-game win streak come to an end, and Luukkonen got saddled with his first loss since Dec. 8. He won his previous three starts while giving up only three goals on 79 shots. On the season, Luukkonen is 7-6-1 with a 2.58 GAA and a .901 save percentage.
Kozak (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Columbus, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Kozak hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 18. He has two goals and four points in 24 outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday versus Vancouver.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Set to face Columbus
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Luukkonen is expected to start on the road against Columbus on Saturday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Luukkonen has won his past three games while stopping 76 of 79 shots (.962 save percentage). He has a 7-5-1 record, 2.46 GAA and .903 save percentage in 13 appearances in 2025-26. Columbus is tied for 20th in goals per game with 2.92.
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Sabres' Michael Kesselring: Not available Saturday
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Kesselring (lower body) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Columbus, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
Kesselring is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. The blueliner has yet to pick up a point in 16 outings, but he does have 22 blocked shots and 14 hits this season. Look for Jacob Bryson to enter the lineup, replacing Kesselring on the third pairing.
Sabres' Michael Kesselring: Questionable for Saturday
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Kesselring (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash in Columbus, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Kesselring was not at practice Friday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after practice that Kesselring will be re-evaluated Saturday after seeing how he is feeling. Kesselring has 22 blocked shots, 14 hits and nary a point in 16 appearances with the Sabres this season. Jacob Bryson could enter the lineup if Kesselring is unable to play.
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Sabres' Noah Ostlund: Dishes pair of helpers
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Ostlund notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
Ostlund hadn't earned an assist in December, but he had four goals over eight games prior to Wednesday. While he didn't add to his scoring total, he helped out on goals by Bowen Byram and Tage Thompson in this win. Ostlund has looked good in a middle-six role so far, earning 12 points, 31 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 28 appearances this season. He should be on the radar in deeper fantasy formats, though he hasn't done enough for widespread appeal yet.
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Sabres' Bowen Byram: One of each Wednesday
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Byram scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged three hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
Byram has three goals and four assists over his last five outings. The defenseman's goal late in the second period stood as the game-winner, and he also helped out on a Tage Thompson tally in the third. Byram is up to 20 points, 51 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-1 rating over 39 contests this season. He's never reached the 40-point mark in any of his first five campaigns, but he's on pace to do just that in 2025-26.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Three points in win
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Thompson recorded two goals and an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
Thompson was a dominant presence on offense for the Sabres in the club's 10th straight win, as he participated directly in three of the team's four goals. The star center is up to 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) so far, and he should continue to play a big role on offense for a red-hot Buffalo team. He's notched 14 points (seven goals, seven helpers) during the team's ongoing winning run.
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