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Georgiev will start vs. Chicago on Thursday.

Georgiev has appeared in five straight for the Sharks and will tend the twine again on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Georgiev has allowed 14 goals on 79 shots (.823 SV%) across his last three games (0-3-0). He has a 3.64 GAA and .874 SV% in 39 appearances this season (12-22-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Blackhawks team with points in five of their last six games (3-1-2).

Alexandar Georgiev
Luukkonen will start in Detroit on Wednesday.

Luukkonen will make his 48th start of the season when the Sabres travel to Detroit to take on the Red Wings on Wednesday. Luukkonen delivered a fantastic performance against the Oilers on Monday, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced enroute to a 3-2 victory. The 25-year-old netminder has struggled on the whole this season, posting an .892 SV% and saving -12.0 goals above expected. The Sabres enter action on Wednesday at +130 on the money line.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Georgiev will start vs. Nashville on Tuesday.

The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.

Alexandar Georgiev
Georgiev was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.

Alexandar Georgiev
Luukkonen will start against the Oilers on Monday.

The Sabres have lost six straight and will turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Luukkonen played well in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), but was on the wrong side of a 4-0 score against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Finnish netminder has a 3.14 GAA and .890 SV% in 46 appearances this season (20-20-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as +163 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Crevier will be a healthy scratch in Colorado on Monday.

Crevier has played the previous four games for the Blackhawks but will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 23-year-old Crevier is averaging 17:41 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 27 games this season.

Louis Crevier
Zucker (lower-body) is expected to return on Monday vs. Edmonton.

Zucker has not played since February 25th, missing six games due to a lower-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old forward is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 44 points (18G / 26A) through only 54 games this season, a total he has topped only three times in his 14-year career.

Jason Zucker
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

The Sabres have lost six straight and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Luukkonen played well in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), but was on the wrong side of a 4-0 score against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Finnish netminder has a 3.14 GAA and .890 SV% in 46 appearances this season (20-20-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as +163 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Gilbert is available on Saturday vs. New York.

The Senators acquired Dennis Gilbert, Dylan Cozens and a 2026 2nd Round Pick from the Sabres for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Gilbert has only played 25 games this season, averaging 10:04 time-on-ice, but will add needed depth the the Senators blueline. The 28-year-old defenseman has five points (0G / 5A), 29 blocks, and 52 hits this season.

Dennis Gilbert
Norris is expected to make his Buffalo debut on Saturday in Florida.

The Sabres acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick. The 25-year-old Norris has battled injuries issues over the previous few seasons but has been productive when he is healthy. Norris will likely fit into the top-six on Buffalo's roster, effectively taking over the role of Dylan Cozens.

Josh Norris
The Sabres have acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick.

Norris was on a roll in his final games as an Ottawa Senators, scoring six points (3G / 3A) in his final five games. The 25-year-old Norris has battled injuries issues over the previous few seasons but has been productive when he is healthy. Norris will likely fit into the top-six on Buffalo's roster, effectively taking over the role of Dylan Cozens.

Josh Norris
The Senators have acquired Dennis Gilbert, Dylan Cozens and a 2026 2nd Round Pick from the Sabres for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Gilbert has only played 25 games this season, averaging 10:04 time-on-ice, but will add needed depth the the Senators blueline. The 28-year-old defenseman has five points (0G / 5A), 29 blocks, and 52 hits this season.

Dennis Gilbert
Buffalo has signed Jason Zucker to a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension ($4,750,000 AAV).

Zucker has impressed in his first season in Buffalo, earning himself a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension. The 33-year-old forward is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 44 points (18G / 26A) through only 54 games this season, a total he has topped only three times in his 14-year career.

Jason Zucker