Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday.
Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren’t ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.
Staal skates
Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal was on the ice yesterday in a no-contact jersey.
Sara Civ: It was Staal’s first practice since December 22nd. There is no timetable for his return.