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Ostlund has three goals and seven assists in his last 10 AHL games.

Wahlberg registered two assists Tuesday to extend his AHL scoring streak to three games.

Helenius was held off the scoresheet for the 10th time in his past 12 AHL outings Tuesday.

Sandstrom was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Kozak was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Malenstyn (back) will miss Saturday's clash against Nashville, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Kozak (illness) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Thompson (concussion) will return to the lineup in Nashville on Saturday. per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Cozens (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Nashville on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) is slated to start Saturday's road matchup against Nashville, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Rosen was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Friday.

Kozak (illness) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Nashville, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Thompson (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Nashville on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Cozens (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision in Nashville on Saturday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's clash with Nashville, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Thompson skated ahead of Wednesday's practice but will need to clear the NHL's concussion protocol before he can return to action, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Greenway (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday against Nashville, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Cozens is dealing with a lower-body injury, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald on Wednesday.

Samuelsson (lower body) was officially ruled out through the 4 Nations Face-Off break by head coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Malenstyn exited Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets due to back spasms, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Reimer will patrol the home crease against Columbus on Tuesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's home game against Columbus, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Samuelsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Sandstrom was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Clifton (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Samuelsson will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Thompson (upper body) won't play against Columbus on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Rosen was recalled from AHL Rochester on Monday, per the NHL media site.

Kozak (illness) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Clifton (illness) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's game against New Jersey, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Luukkonen will protect the home net against New Jersey on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Kozak (illness) won't play versus the Devils on Sunday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Clifton (illness) will not play versus Nashville on Friday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday but will remain out of the lineup versus Nashville, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Peterka scored a hat trick and had an assist in a 7-2 win against the Bruins on Tuesday. It was his first NHL hat trick.

Luukkonen will start at home versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Kozak was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

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Aube-Kubel was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Greenway (undisclosed) is slated to begin practicing with the Sabres soon, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Monday.

Reimer is expected to start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Zucker (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Kozak was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Zucker (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's road matchup against the Oilers, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

McLeod (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen is slated to start on the road against Calgary on Thursday.

Zucker (illness) will miss Thursday's clash against Calgary, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Zucker (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Zucker is under the weather and is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Vancouver, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) will guard the cage on the road against Vancouver on Tuesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Levi was shipped down to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Kozak was recalled from AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Kozak was assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Kulich (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Monday's road game against Seattle, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

McLeod (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Levi was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Kulich (lower body) is doubtful for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Kulich (lower body) is doubtful for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Samuelsson (illness) will make his return Wednesday against Carolina.

Luukkonen is expected to start at home against the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Samuelsson (illness) will be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Carolina, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Kulich (lower body), who won't play Wednesday against the Hurricanes, could return as early as Friday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Malenstyn (illness) completed a full practice Monday, clearing the way for him to suit up against the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Samuelsson (illness) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports.

Peterka had two assists in a 6-2 loss to Seattle on Saturday.

Malenstyn (illness) is expected to miss Saturday's tilt against Seattle, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen is expected to start at home against Seattle on Saturday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Malenstyn (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Saturday, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Samuelsson (illness) didn't practice Friday and isn't expected back against Seattle on Saturday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Samuelsson is a late scratch for Thursday's tilt against Ottawa because of an illness, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Bryson (illness) attended Thursday's practice but is not projected to be in the lineup versus the Senators, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports.

Luukkonen was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is expected to guard the road crease in Ottawa on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Kulich (lower body) is week-to-week, coach Lindy Ruff told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday. The 20-year-old forward was put on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Malenstyn (illness) won't travel with the Sabres ahead of Thursday's road matchup against the Senators, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Kulich (lower body) is week-to-week, coach Lindy Ruff told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday.

Kozak was recalled from AHL Rochester on Wednesday.

Wahlberg was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday following his appearance with Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Helenius will rejoin AHL Rochester after playing for Finland at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Luukkonen will defend the home crease Monday against the Capitals, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Bryson (illness) will not be available Monday versus the Capitals, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Luukonen will defend the home crease Monday against the Capitals, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Malenstyn is dealing with an illness and seems unlikely to play against the Capitals, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Reimer will protect the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Bryson (illness) won't play versus Vegas on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

MacArthur was traded to the Sabres from the Penguins on Friday.

Zucker recorded three goals, including two on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Luukkonen will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Thursday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen will start on the road versus the Stars on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports that Aube-Kubel (illness) will be available for Tuesday's road game against the Stars.

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Aube-Kubel (illness) is not in Buffalo's lineup Sunday against the Blues, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen will defend the road net against St. Louis on Sunday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Aube-Kubel missed practice Saturday due to an illness and is questionable for Sunday's tilt in St. Louis, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Luukkonen will protect the home goal versus the Blackhawks on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Luukkonen will protect the road crease Monday against the Islanders, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Dahlin's absence from Saturday's 3-1 loss to Boston was planned, according to coach Lindy Ruff. The 24-year-old defenseman returned from a back injury Friday.

Reimer will defend the road net against Boston on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Dahlin, who returned from a back injury Friday, won't be in the lineup for Saturday's tilt against Boston, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Although it appeared Luukkonen would start in Saturday's road game against Boston, James Reimer will get the nod instead, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Jokiharju was scratched for the second time in four games when he sat out Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Bryson was scratched for the fourth time in five games when he sat out Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Luukkonen is slated to start on the road versus the Bruins on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

McLeod (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Greenway (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Luukkonen is expected to start in Friday's home tilt against Toronto, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Lafferty (lower body) is expected back in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Greenway (undisclosed) will undergo surgery and be sidelined long-term, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

McLeod (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Toronto on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Dahlin (back) will be available for Friday's matchup against Toronto, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Lafferty (lower body) told reporters he is healthy and could be available against the Maple Leafs on Friday if called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Dahlin (back) is expected to get a full practice Thursday which could clear the way for him to play in Friday's matchup with Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Greenway (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Tuesday's matchup versus Montreal, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Luukkonen will defend the road net against the Canadiens on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports report.

Levi was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Johnson was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Levi will guard the road goal Sunday against the Maple Leafs after being recalled from AHL Rochester, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Luukkonen turned aside 27 of 30 shots faced during Saturday's 4-2 road loss to the Capitals.

Greenway (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus the Capitals, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen will defend the road net against Washington on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHLcom.

Greenway (soreness) will be a game-time decision in Washington on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Greenway (soreness) was not at practice Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Dahlin (back) returned to the ice Friday and is progressing, according to coach Lindy Ruff.

Luukkonen will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Samuelsson (lower body) will be an option against the Rangers on Wednesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters the blueliner was "available to play," per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff anticipates that Samuelsson (lower body) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Kozak was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Reimer will patrol the home crease Monday against the Red Wings, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Greenway (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Dahlin (back) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Greenway (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Detroit, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Dahlin (back) is progressing in his recovery and is hoping to play against the Capitals or Maple Leafs on Saturday or Sunday, respectively, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Greenway (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice session, and head coach Lindy Ruff is hopeful that the winger will be back in action for Monday's home game against the Red Wings.

Dahlin (back) won't play Saturday against Utah, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Lafferty was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Luukkonen is slated to serve as the starting goaltender for Thursday's home game against the Jets, Michael Augello of The Hockey News reports.

Samuelsson (lower body) is getting close to a return but will require a few more practices before he can return to the lineup, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

Dahlin (back) will not be an option against the Jets on Thursday but isn't expected out long-term after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "It should be short-term, but you never know."

Samuelsson (lower body) is getting close to a return, but will require a few more practices before he can return to the lineup, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Thursday.

Johnson was recalled by the Sabres on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Dahlin left Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche due to back spasms, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen will start in goal at home Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Luukkonen will start in goal at home versus the Avalanche, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Lafferty (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Benson posted two assists in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Luukkonen conceded four goals on 22 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Kozak will be called up from AHL Rochester ahead of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News

Lafferty (lower body) is not expected to be available Saturday versus the Islanders, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Samuelsson (lower body) resumed skating Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Lafferty sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt versus Vancouver and won't return.