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Butcher will come out of the lineup vs. the Flyers on Saturday afternoon and will be replaced by Jacob Bryson.

Bryson has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Saturday afternoon vs. the Flyers. Bryson will replace Will Butcher, who day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Murray was summoned from the taxi squad and will replace Jack Quinn (lower-body) in the lineup on Saturday. Murray has two goals and four assists (six points) in 18 games this season.

This is a terrible break for the rookie winger, who recorded his first career goal and assist in his second game on Thursday. Quinn will likely return to the AHL once he's healthy to get back up to speed but could see some playing time with the Sabres down the stretch.






Dillon has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but took part in Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Saturday afternoon.

Wheeler has been out since December 10th but skated on a line with Mark Scheifele in Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Wheeler had one goal and 16 assists (17 points) in 22 games before getting hurt.









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