The upcoming NHL matchup features the Buffalo Sabres facing off against the Minnesota Wild. Scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, this game will be broadcasted on FDSNWIX, FDSNNOX, and MSG-B. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in the league as they head into this critical contest.
Team Lineups: Sabres vs. Wild
Buffalo Sabres Projected Lineup
- Zach Benson — Tage Thompson — Alex Tuch
- Jason Zucker — Ryan McLeod — Jack Quinn
- Josh Doan — Noah Ostlund — Tyson Kozak
- Josh Dunne — Peyton Krebs — Beck Malenstyn
- Bowen Byram — Rasmus Dahlin
- Owen Power — Conor Timmins
- Jacob Bryson — Zach Metsa
- Goalie: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
- Backup: Alex Lyon
Note: Scratches include Jordan Greenway and Colten Ellis. Injuries affect Michael Kesselring (lower body), Jiri Kulich (blood clot), Justin Danforth (lower body), Josh Norris (upper body), and Mattias Samuelsson (concussion).
Minnesota Wild Projected Lineup
- Kirill Kaprizov — Danila Yurov — Mats Zuccarello
- Marcus Johansson — Joel Eriksson Ek — Matt Boldy
- Ryan Hartman — Yakov Trenin — Nico Sturm
- Liam Ohgren — Ben Jones — Tyler Pitlick
- Jonas Brodin — Brock Faber
- Jake Middleton — Jared Spurgeon
- Zeev Buium — Zach Bogosian
- Goalie: Filip Gustavsson
- Backup: Jesper Wallstedt
Note: Scratches include David Jiricek and Hunter Haight. Injuries include Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body), Marco Rossi (lower body), Marcus Foligno (lower body), and Vinnie Hinostroza (undisclosed).
Status Report
Neither team conducted a morning skate prior to the game on Saturday, as both played the night before. Mattias Samuelsson left Friday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after a hit and his concussion protocol status remains unclear. Meanwhile, Josh Norris, who has missed 23 games since October 9 due to injury, could potentially return. He practiced recently with Ostlund and Kozak and participated in the top power-play unit.
Filip Gustavsson will start for the Wild, marking the ninth consecutive game the team has alternated their starting goalie. Both teams are eager for a win, making this matchup crucial in their quest for better standings.
