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BUFFALO SABRES 9-9-1 · 4TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
9-9-1 · 4TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres stymie Kings, 1-0 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves in his return from an injury and Jason Zucker scored the lone goal to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres ea...
Head Coach Jim Hiller | 11.20 LA Kings lose to Buffalo Sabres
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Forward Phillip Danault | 11.20 LA Kings lose to Buffalo Sabres
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Forward Adrian Kempe | 11.20 LA Kings lose to Buffalo Sabres
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Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings | NHL.com Goalie makes 24 saves, Dahlin extends point streak to 7 with assist
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Henri Jokiharju - Checks back in after scratches Jokiharju logged 18:42 of ice time, earning two blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Jokiharju was a fixture in the lineup for the first month of the Sabres' season, but he sat out six straight games from Nov. 5-16. The 25-year-old was back in the lineup Wednesday since Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) is on injured reserve and Dennis Gilbert was rotated out of the lineup after failing to impress while playing five of the six contests Jokiharju was scratched for. The uncertainty in Jokiharju's playing time takes away most of the already-minimal fantasy value he had heading into the season. The defenseman has three points, 19 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-6 rating through 13 appearances.
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Alex Tuch - Notches power-play helper Tuch recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Tuch had an injury concern during the Sabres' three-day break between games, but he was able to shake it off in time to play Wednesday. He has two goals and seven assists over his last eight contests, getting on the scoresheet in seven of those games. The winger is up to five tallies, 13 helpers, 45 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 16 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 19 appearances. Tuch blocked a career-high 82 shots last season and looks to be pushing even higher in that category in 2024-25, giving him extra value in fantasy formats that reward the defensive metric.
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Rasmus Dahlin - Sets up game-winning goal Dahlin registered a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Dahlin is now on a seven-game point streak (four goals, six assists). The defenseman set up Jason Zucker's goal early in the third period, which ended up being the only tally in the contest. Dahlin has a power-play point in six of the seven games during his streak. For the season, he's at five goals, 12 helpers, eight power-play points, 55 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-2 rating. The 24-year-old remains an excellent source of all-around production in fantasy while playing in a massive role for the Sabres.
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Jason Zucker - Scores lone goal in win Zucker scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Zucker opened the scoring 38 seconds into the third period, and that was the lone goal of the game. He snapped a seven-game goal drought with the tally -- the winger had three helpers (two on the power play) in that span. Zucker has been a middle-six fixture at even strength, but he's seeing top-unit power-play time in the absence of Tage Thompson (lower body). For the season, Zucker is up to four goals, 13 points (six on the power play), 26 shots on net, 25 PIM, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating over 19 contests. He's worth a look in fantasy as long as he continues to be productive on offense, particularly with the man advantage.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Earns shutout in return Luukkonen recorded a 23-save shutout in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Luukkonen missed about a week with an undisclosed injury, but a light schedule in that span meant he only sat out two games. The 25-year-old was excellent in his return, earning his first shutout of the season and his fourth win in his last six appearances, a span in which he's allowed more than two goals just one time. Luukkonen is up to a 7-4-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 13 outings, numbers roughly in line with his breakout performance from 2023-24. He should operate as the Sabres' No. 1 goalie moving forward. The team wraps up its California trip with a back-to-back featuring games in Anaheim on Friday and San Jose on Saturday, so expect Luukkonen and James Reimer to split those starts.
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NHL Highlights | Sabres vs. Kings - November 20th, 2024
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Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-02 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Patrolling crease Wednesday Luukkonen will defend the blue paint on the road versus the Kings on Wednesday, per NHL.com.
Impact Prior to getting hurt, Lukkonenen had started nine of the Sabres' last 10 outings in which he posted a 6-2-0 record to go with a 2.54 GAA. While the Finnish netminder should get back to seeing a heavy workload moving forward, the addition of James Reimer to the goalie room should provide the coaching staff more confidence to give Luukkonen the occasional night off outside of just back-to-backs.
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Alex Tuch - Expected to play Wednesday Tuch (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday against the Kings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Tuch missed Monday's practice session due to an undisclosed injury, but the issue was believed to be minor, and he returned to practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Wednesday's morning skate that he expects Tuch to suit up against Los Angeles, so it doesn't appear as though the 28-year-old will be forced to miss any time. Over eight appearances this month, Tuch has tallied two goals and eight points while averaging 20:20 of ice time.
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Tage Thompson - Remains unavailable Wednesday Thompson (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Impact Thompson might also miss Friday's tilt versus Anaheim, but he's expected to return Saturday versus San Jose at the latest. The 27-year-old has 11 goals and 18 points in 16 outings with the Sabres in 2024-25. He should play on the top line and first power-play unit once he's healthy.
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Buffalo Sabres at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions The Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1) visit the LA Kings (10-6-3) Wednesday for a 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+) game at Crypto.com Arena. Let's analyze BetMGM...
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Alex Tuch - Practices Tuesday Tuch (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session.
Impact Tuch is dealing with what's believed to be a minor issue, and his attendance at practice Tuesday is a positive sign. He'll still need to get through Wednesday's morning skate without a setback before his status for that night's game versus the Kings is determined.
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Kings host the Sabres after Kempe's 2-goal game
The Los Angeles Kings host the Buffalo Sabres after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Kings' 4-1 win1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Ready to play Luukkonen (undisclosed) is healthy and available, allowing the team to send Devon Levi down to the minors, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact Luukkonen missed Buffalo's last two games due to his undisclosed injury but should be available to play again. The 25-year-old netminder hasn't been confirmed as the starter for Wednesday's matchup with the Kings, but fantasy players can probably expect him to feature in that one before splitting the back-to-back against the Ducks and Sharks on Friday and Saturday, respectively, with James Reimer.
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Isak Rosen - Recalled by Buffalo Rosen was recalled by the Sabres on Monday.
Impact Rosen made his NHL debut with the Sabres last year and tallied two blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 8:35 of ice time over seven appearances with the club. The Sabres are dealing with several injuries, so Rosen will be available to provide additional depth.
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Tage Thompson - Not ruled out Wednesday Thompson (lower body) practiced with the team Monday and may still be an option against the Kings on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact Thompson's return would see him instantly reclaim a top-six role while also seeing power-play minutes. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old center had scored in four straight contests, giving him 11 goals in 16 contests this season. At that rate, Thompson will cruise to a second 40-goal campaign, having last reached that threshold back in 2022-23.
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Alex Tuch - Questionable Wednesday Tuch is a doubt to face the Kings on Wednesday after missing practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Tuch is riding a three-game point streak during which he notched one goal and four assists, including one power-play point. With Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) out long term and Tage Thompson (lower body) still questionable, the Sabres would likely need to recall a forward from AHL Rochester if Tuch can't play in Wednesday's contest.
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Devon Levi - Headed for minors Levi be sent down to AHL Rochester after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Monday, "He needs to play, simple as that."
Impact Levi becomes the odd man out after the team reacquired James Reimer off the waiver wire. The 22-year-old Levi has made seven appearances for the Sabres this season but is just 2-5-0 with a 3.95 GAA in those outings. With Levi headed back to the Americans, it will be Reimer who serves as the No. 2 option behind Ukka-Pekke Luukkonen (undisclosed).
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Jordan Greenway - Deemed week-to-week Greenway (undisclosed) is now considered week-to-week and won't travel with the Sabres' for their three-game road trip, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports Monday.
Impact Greenway has already missed one game, so he should be a strong candidate for injured reserve given his recovery timeline. Offensively, the 27-year-old winger was slumping prior to getting hurt with just two points in his last 10 appearances. How the forward lines shake out against the Kings on Wednesday will likely depend on the availability of Tage Thompson (lower body).
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