The Sabres are trying to bring a long-awaited end to their 14-year playoff drought, but one problem could make life incredibly difficult on Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff provided some optimistic injury updates after Monday's practice. He noted neither defenseman Michael Kesselring nor goalie Alex Lyon should miss an extended period of time with their recent ailments.
Ruff, who also confirmed forward Jason Zucker will return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks, said Kesselring should resume skating by week's end, while Lyon belongs in
"that day-to-day category.