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Byram (upper-body) will likely be available for Thursday's game vs. Minnesota.

Byram was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate but will not play vs. the Ducks. Head coach Jared Bednar said that he will likely play Thursday vs. the Wild. The rookie, who has two assists in 15 games this season, will miss his night straight game tonight.

Bowen Byram
Dahlin was activated from the COVID-19 list and is expected to play on Monday.

Dahlin was back on the ice for Sunday's practice and is expected to play Monday vs. the Islanders. Dahlin being activated is huge for the Sabres' blueline, who could be without Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen, who all remain on the list.

Rasmus Dahlin
Georgiev will start Wednesday vs. the Bruins.

Georgiev allowed five goals on 38 shots in the Rangers loss to the Penguins on January 30th. Since opening the season with a shutout, Georgiev has lost three straight while allowing a combined 12 goals on 82 shots (.854 SV%). Tonight he'll face a Bruins team that has won seven of their last eight (7-0-1) while averaging 4.00 goals for and just 2.38 goals against.

Alexandar Georgiev