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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Starting once again Luukkonen will get the start for Sunday's game against the Hurricanes, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Luukkonen is getting back-to-back starts for the first time this season and only his sixth start overall. The 26-year-old has a 2-2-1 record, 3.01 GAA and an .881 save percentage in his five appearances. The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in five straight games and have the second best offense in the NHL at 3.62 goals per game, so Luukkonen will have his work cut out for him Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Isak Rosen - Headed for AHL Rosen was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact The return of Zach Benson (lower body) from a 10-game absence has pushed Rosen out of the lineup and out of the NHL for now. The 22-year-old Rosen had been producing at a solid clip, registering seven points (three goals, four assists) in 10 games. He'll return to the AHL, where he dominated before his call-up with 12 points in eight games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Rosen - Headed for AHL Rosen has been sent back to AHL Rochester, per the NHL media site.

Impact The return of Zach Benson (lower body) from a 10-game absence has pushed Rosen out of the lineup and out of the NHL for now. The 22-year-old had been producing at a solid clip, registering seven points (three goals, four assists) in 10 games. He'll return to the AHL, where he dominated before his call-up with 12 points in eight games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Benson - Removed from IR Benson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact After missing the last 10 games, Bensen should return to the lineup against Carolina on Sunday. He has registered eight assists, 16 shots on net, six blocked shots and four hits in eight appearances this season. The Sabres returned Isak Rosen to AHL Rochester in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Projected Lineup: November 23 at Buffalo | Carolina Hurricanes Canes seeking second win over Sabres in 16 days

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Bowen Byram - Game-time decision Byram (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Carolina on Sunday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Byram fell awkwardly into the end boards in Friday's 9-3 win over Chicago but managed to finish the game. The Sabres will determine his status after Sunday's pregame warmups. If Byram can't play, Zach Metsa will be in the lineup versus the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin McCarthy - Puts up two helpers Saturday McCarthy logged two assists in Boston University's 4-3 overtime win over Northeastern University on Saturday.

Impact McCarthy's junior year has started modestly with six points in 14 games. That's a pace similar to his sophomore campaign, when he had 16 points in 39 appearances. The Sabres prospect is likely to be a stay-at-home blueliner in the long run, but it would be more encouraging to see him rack up offense in the NCAA before settling into his mostly defensive role one he goes pro.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Hurricanes vs. Sabres: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions - Bleacher Nation The Carolina Hurricanes (14-5-2) are the heavy favorites when they go on the road against the Buffalo Sabres (8-9-4) on Sunday, Nov. 23. The...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Zach Benson's imminent return presents the Buffalo Sabres with difficult line decisions On Friday, the Buffalo Sabres got Jason Zucker back after missing eight games, and he delivered with three points against the Chicago Blackh...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

Conor Timmins - Snags helper in win Timmins registered an assist and blocked three shots in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Timmins ended an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old has seen steady bottom-four usage this season while serving in a primarily defensive role. He's at five assists, 18 shots on net, 15 hits, 47 blocks and a minus-7 rating across 21 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Dahlin - Adds two assists Dahlin recorded two assists and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Dahlin has seven helpers over four games since returning from a personal absence. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 16 points, 45 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating over 18 appearances. He's not playing as much of a physical game as in years past, but his all-around production remains fairly strong, especially with a great pace on offense.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Samuelsson - Tallies again in win Samuelsson scored a goal and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Samuelsson is on a four-game point streak -- his second of the year -- in which he's earned three goals and two assists. It's a strong run for the 25-year-old defenseman, who has gone from a potential depth defenseman to a top-four lock this year. He's at 11 points, 24 shots on net, 25 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 19 appearances, which puts him just three points shy of matching last year's production from 62 games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Bryson - Pair of points in win Bryson scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bryson was one of nine Sabres to earn multiple points in the blowout win. The 28-year-old defenseman has done little on offense this year, but he's become a regular on the third pairing since Michael Kesselring (lower body) exited the lineup. Bryson has three points, two shots on net, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bowen Byram - Goal, assist in big win Byram scored a power-play goal on four shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Byram has collected three goals and three assists over his last six games. His tally was his first power-play point since Oct. 22 versus the Red Wings. The defenseman also took a hard fall during this contest, but he was able to return, finishing with 18:01 of ice time. For the year, he has 11 points, 32 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 14 hits and a minus-7 rating across 21 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Quinn - One of each in blowout win Quinn scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact It was slump-ending day for the Sabres, as 14 of their 18 skaters got on the scoresheet. For Quinn, that meant putting a 13-game goal drought to rest with a third-period tally. During that slump, he posted just two assists and a minus-10 rating. Quinn has maintained middle-six minutes and power-play time, but he's at four goals, 10 points, 37 shots on net and a minus-6 rating across 21 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McLeod - Scores, assists Friday McLeod scored an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact McLeod snapped a two-game point drought with two goal contributions in what turned out to be a very productive performance for Buffalo -- each of the top-six forwards recorded at least two points. McLeod hasn't been very productive of late despite holding a steady top-six role, though. He had four points (two goals, two assists) in 10 appearances since the beginning of November.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Zucker - Posts three points in return Zucker had one goal, two assists, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Zucker returned to the lineup after an eight-game absence due to an illness, and the left winger delivered an impressive outing while skating alongside Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn in the second line. This was Zucker's second multi-point game of the season, and he's expected to continue holding a steady role on offense as long as he continues to hold a top-six forward role.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Tuch - Sets up four goals Friday Tuch recorded four assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Tuch has gone three games without finding the back of the net, but he doesn't need to find the twine to be productive, and this was the best example. The four assists were a season-high output for the 29-year-old, with the four-point output also being his best mark of the current campaign. Tuch has been playing well of late for a Sabres team that has won three of their last four games. He has nine points (three goals, six assists) in his last 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tage Thompson - Scores in fifth straight Thompson recorded a goal, an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Thompson has been on a tear of late and has scored in five straight games, as well as doing so in six of the Sabres' last seven contests. He's up to 11 goals and 20 total points across 21 games this season, and the 28-year-old center is firmly entrenched as one of the Sabres' most reliable offensive weapons. He's recorded over 65 total points in three of the last four seasons, and he looks on pace to surpass that mark again in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doan - Scores two goals Friday Doan scored two goals, took four shots and posted a plus-2 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Doan opened the scoring for the Sabres with a wrister at the 13:57 mark of the first period, and by the time he doubled his tally in the second frame, Buffalo was already up 6-2. Doan has seven goals on the season, and he's scored five of those over his last 12 games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Earns win over Chicago Luukkonen stopped 20 of 23 shots in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Luukkonen did a decent job between the posts, but considering he had the offensive support of nine goals, Luukkonen didn't need to be at his best to earn the win here. Luukkonen has made just four starts in November, as he seems to have fallen out of favor of late, but his recent performances won't help him regain the starting role. In these four November appearances, the 26-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.78 GAA and an .893 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elliotte Friedman makes logical connection between Buffalo Sabres and this goalie-needy team The Buffalo Sabres currently have three goalies on their NHL roster, and it is probably not something they want to do, but more so out of ne...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SABRENOISE.COM

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