Ridly Greig Exits Game With Strain

Several Eastern Conference NHL teams are managing key player absences ahead of upcoming matchups. The Buffalo Sabres remain shorthanded as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is not expected to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Forward Tyson Kozak has returned to Buffalo due to an upper-body injury, while goaltender Alex Lyon faced a setback with his own upper-body issue and will miss additional time on the ice.

Elsewhere, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen returned to practice after a five-game absence with a hand injury, though he and Cameron York remain unavailable against Detroit. Meanwhile, Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig exited his last game with a strain, and the club has yet to issue an official update on his recovery status.