The highly anticipated matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins is set to take place tonight. Fans can watch the game live and follow the latest updates on El-Balad.
Tonight’s Roster Updates
In a lineup change, Radim Mrtka has been ruled out due to illness. Zach Metsa will be stepping in to replace him. Rasmus Dahlin is available but has been given the night off to rest.
In addition to Mrtka’s absence, several players are sidelined due to injuries. Michael Kesselring, Owen Power, and Mattias Samuelsson will not participate tonight. However, both Power and Samuelsson are expected to return for the regular-season opener next week.
Young Defensemen Get a Chance
With key players injured, three young defensemen will take the ice against the Penguins tonight:
- Zach Metsa
- Ryan Johnson
- Vsevolod Komarov
This gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities against a full NHL lineup.
Goalie Situation
Tonight, Alex Lyon will be the starting goalie. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is out and considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Lyon is expected to play at least two periods during the game.
Full Roster Overview
Here’s the complete lineup for the Buffalo Sabres against the Pittsburgh Penguins:
| Forwards | Defensemen | Goalies |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Danforth | Jacob Bryson | Alex Lyon |
| Josh Doan | Bowen Byram | Alexandar Georgiev |
| Mason Geertsen | Ryan Johnson | |
| Tyson Kozak | Vsevolod Komarov | |
| Peyton Krebs | Zach Metsa | |
| Jiri Kulich | Conor Timmins | |
| Beck Malenstyn | ||
| Ryan McLeod | ||
| Josh Norris | ||
| Jack Quinn | ||
| Tage Thompson | ||
| Alex Tuch | ||
| Jason Zucker |
With these changes in the roster, the Sabres are looking to secure a win against the strong Penguins lineup. Fans are eager to see how the new players will perform in this pivotal matchup.
