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Avalanche roll over Sabres 5-1, led by Nichushkin's 2 goals

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Brett Murray - Summoned from minorsMurray is being promoted from AHL Rochester on Thursday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

ImpactMurray's recall corresponds with Jeff Skinner going on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue. Murray has two goals and seven points in 12 contests with Rochester this season. He made his NHL season debut Monday versus Arizona, recording a shot and three hits in 10:47 of ice time. The 25-year-old will likely play again Friday against Vegas due to Skinner's injury.

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Jeff Skinner - Added to IRSkinner (upper body) was put on the injured reserve list Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

ImpactSkinner was injured during Wednesday's contest, so this move can be retroactive to that date, which makes him eligible to return for next Thursday's game against Toronto at the earliest. He has 12 goals and 22 points in 30 outings this campaign. With Skinner unavailable, Buffalo recalled Brett Murray, who will likely dress Friday versus Vegas. Skinner's absence might also result in Zach Benson playing a bigger role.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Johansen - Returns to second lineJohansen had one shot on net over 14:00 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Buffalo.

ImpactJohansen, who ice time has fluctuated of late, centered the second line and played well despite not getting on the scoresheet. He rang a shot off the crossbar in the first period and part of an extended offensive-zone sequence in the third period that produced Sam Malinski's goal.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Joel Kiviranta - Inactive WednesdayKiviranta was inactive for Wednesday's game against the Sabres.

ImpactKiviranta, who missed Monday's game against Calgary due to illness, practiced Tuesday and was part of Wednesday's morning skate, but he cedes ice time on the fourth line to Ben Meyers. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now that Kiviranta is back and feeling better, but the coach decided to roll with the lineup that produced an exciting comeback in over the Flames.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Vegas in action against Buffalo after overtime win

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Buffalo Sabres after the Golden Knights knocked off the Calgary Flames 5-4 in overtime

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JJ Peterka - Collects assistPeterka notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

ImpactPeterka reached the 10-assist mark with a secondary helper on Zach Benson's first-period goal. Over seven games in December, Peterka's offense has slowed down a bit with two goals and two helpers. He is at 22 points, 84 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 30 contests overall, putting him on pace to easily shatter his rookie-year total of 32 points in 77 games from 2022-23.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Dahlin - Registers assist in lossDahlin notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

ImpactDahlin had the Sabres' first shot of the game late in the first period, and it generated a rebound for Zach Benson to bury for the team's lone goal. With three points over his last two contests, Dahlin appears to have shaken off the lower-body injury that cost him one game earlier in December. He's at seven goals, 17 helpers, 79 shots on net, 57 hits, 51 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 29 outings overall.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE