Byram (upper-body) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Thursday.
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Tuch is not on the ice for warmups; will not play vs. the Sharks.
Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Wednesday vs. the Flyers.
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.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Thursday in Boston.
Timmins (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Timmins has played in four straight games because the Avalanche lineup is banged up, but now he's the latest blueline to join the injury list. Timmins, who has been held pointless in 17 games this season, will be replaced by Greg Pateryn.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Saturday in New Jersey.
Line Change
Bryson will be back in the Sabres lineup on Tuesday.
Bryson was scratched on Sunday but will be back in the lineup in New York. Bryson has no points but has four shots and a plus-2 rating in his first three career NHL games.
Line Change
Timmins has been promoted to the active roster and will replace Byram on Monday.
Byram (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Sunday vs. the Bruins.
Line Change
Timmins will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Timmins suited up in five straight games but played just 7:44 TOI on Wednesday. Jacob MacDonald will draw in to replace Timmins.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Friday vs. the Bruins.
Zucker will be out “longer-term” with a lower-body injury.
Zucker took an awkward spill on Tuesday and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he’ll be out “longer-term” so look for Zach Aston-Reese to move onto Evgeni Malkin’s wing on Thursday.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start Thursday in Philadelphia.
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.
Goalie Start
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.
Line Change
Thompson will come out of the Sabres lineup on Sunday.
Thompson started Saturday's game on the first line with Jack Eichel but was quickly bumped down the lineup. With Thompson coming out, Casey Mittelstadt was promoted from the taxi squad and will draw into the lineup on Sunday.
