Sabres vs. Red Wings: Projected Lineups for Tonight's Matchup

The Buffalo Sabres face off against the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, with the game broadcast on FDSNDET and MSG-B. Here's a look at the projected lineups, along with the latest injury updates and notes for both teams.

Buffalo Sabres (5-8-4)

The Sabres are looking to snap a losing streak and replicate their October 22nd victory against the Red Wings.

Here's the projected lineup for the Sabres:

• Forwards:

  • Tage Thompson — Ryan McLeod — Alex Tuch
  • Jordan Greenway — Tyson Kozak — Josh Doan
  • Isak Rosen — Noah Ostlund — Jack Quinn
  • Josh Dunne — Peyton Krebs — Beck Malenstyn

• Defense:

  • Owen Power — Conor Timmins
  • Mattias Samuelsson — Rasmus Dahlin
  • Bowen Byram — Michael Kesselring

• Goaltenders:

  • Colton Ellis
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Sabres Injury Report:

The Sabres have a few players on the injury list:

• Jason Zucker is sidelined with a severe viral issue, with no clear timeline for his return.
• Jiri Kulich is out for a significant period due to a blood clot issue.
• Zach Benson is dealing with a lower-body injury. He is traveling with the team on their road trip.
• Justin Danforth is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.
• Josh Norris is expected to be out for approximately eight weeks due to an upper-body injury.

Sabres Notes:

• Rasmus Dahlin is set to return to the lineup after missing three games to be with his wife in Sweden as she recovers from a heart transplant. Coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin is eager to return, and his presence will provide a boost to the team.
• Colton Ellis is expected to make his third NHL start. He previously defeated the Red Wings in his debut on October 22nd.

Detroit Red Wings (10-7-0)

The Red Wings are aiming to break their own losing streak.

Here's the projected lineup for the Red Wings:

• Forwards:

  • Alex DeBrincat — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
  • Patrick Kane — J.T. Compher — Emmitt Finnie
  • Marco Kasper — Nate Danielson — Mason Appleton
  • Michael Rasmussen — Andrew Copp — Jonatan Berggren

• Defense:

  • Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
  • Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
  • Jacob Bernard-Docker — Albert Johansson

• Goaltenders:

  • John Gibson
  • Cam Talbot

Red Wings Injury Report:

• Good news for the Red Wings as John Gibson is expected to start after leaving Thursday's game against the Ducks due to being hit in the mask twice by shots.

Red Wings Notes:

• Gibson's availability is a positive sign for Detroit, who were briefly concerned about their goaltending situation.
• The Red Wings held an optional morning skate today.

This Atlantic Division matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two teams eager to get back in the win column.