Buffalo Sabres forwards Casey Mittelstadt (37), Jeff Skinner (53) and Kyle Okposo (21) wait for their shift against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Cleared to return to the Buffalo Sabres’ lineup after rigorous on-ice workouts with assistant coach Matt Ellis, Casey Mittelstadt centered Kyle Okposo and Rasmus Asplund during practice Friday in preparation for his first game since Jan. 30.
Despite 31 shots on net and stellar goaltending from Dustin Tokarski, the Buffalo Sabres lost 4-1 to become the latest victim of the Colorado Avalanche’s 18-game win streak at home.
Buffalo owns a 14-24-7 record, 20 points out of a playoff spot, ahead of its matchup Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) celebrates after scoring a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the first period at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres forwards Casey Mittelstadt (37), Jeff Skinner (53) and Kyle Okposo (21) wait for their shift against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) celebrates after scoring a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the first period at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
