Vancouver Canucks vs. Buffalo Sabres: Anticipated Lineups and Game Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Arena tonight. Here are the anticipated lineups for both teams as reported by NHL.com and other sources. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on MSG-B and SNPC.
Canucks projected lineup:
- Jake DeBrusk, Elias Pettersson, Linus Karlsson
- Evander Kane, Max Sasson, Brock Boeser
- Drew O'Connor, David Kampf, Kiefer Sherwood
- Liam Ohgren, Aatu Raty, Nils Hoglander
- Marcus Pettersson, Tom Willander
- Zeev Buium, Filip Hronek
- Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Tyler Myers
- Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen
Scratched: Elias Pettersson, Arshdeep Bains
Injured: Conor Garland, Marco Rossi, Filip Chytil, Teddy Blueger, Derek Forbort
The Canucks had an optional morning skate, and Joseph will be back in the lineup after being scratched in their last game against the Boston Bruins.
Sabres projected lineup:
- Peyton Krebs, Tage Thompson, Josh Doan
- Jason Zucker, Josh Norris, Alex Tuch
- Zach Benson, Ryan McLeod, Jack Quinn
- Jordan Greenway, Noah Ostlund, Beck Malenstyn
- Mattias Samuelsson, Rasmus Dahlin
- Bowen Byram, Owen Power
- Jacob Bryson, Zach Metsa
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Colten Ellis
Scratched: Josh Dunne, Tyson Kozak
Injured: Michael Kesselring, Alex Lyon, Conor Timmins, Jiri Kulich, Justin Danforth
Zucker is set to return to the lineup after missing 11 games due to upper- and lower-body injuries. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is hopeful that Kesselring will start skating again by the end of the week, as he was injured in their game against the Dallas Stars. Lyon, a goalie, is day-to-day with no specific timeline for his return after sustaining an injury in a game against the St. Louis Blues.
In conclusion, the Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres are gearing up for an exciting matchup at KeyBank Arena. Both teams have made adjustments to their lineups, and fans can expect an intense game between these two competitive teams. Stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from the game.