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1. Forward Tage Thompson returned to the lineup last Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings after missing the previous nine games with an upper-body injury.
Thompson has tallied a point in each of his first three games back on the ice, with a goal and two assists in that span.
He will look to extend his point streak to four games Monday night against the Coyotes.
2. Goaltender Devon Levi was recalled from the Rochester Americans last Tuesday to fill in for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has missed the last three games due to illness.
In his return, Levi posted a 31-save performance in the Sabres’ win over the Bruins and followed it up with 29 saves in the shootout loss to the Canadiens, averaging a .952 save percentage in the two games.
3. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen participated in Buffalo’s morning skate on Saturday and is expected to be ready for the upcoming road trip as he builds his energy back up from his illness.
Sabres coach Don Granato also shared over the weekend that there is a chance for both Alex Tuch (undisclosed) and Jordan Greenway (upper body) to play on the road.
Zemgus Girgensons (lower body) dealt with a setback and is not expected to make the trip.
4. Dating back to Nov. 14, Victor Olofsson is tied for the most points among all Sabres skaters with 10. Nine of his 10 points in that span have come in even-strength situations.
He has recorded eight points (2+6) in his last 10 games.
