Lafferty did not play in Buffalo's previous game and will be held out again on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 9:43 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 50 games this season.
Petry recently returned to the lineup from a nearly three-month absence due to an injury, and was a game-time decision on Thursday as he is battling an undisclosed ailment. The 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:07 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 35 games this season.
Imama was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Imama has one goal and zero assists in 16 games this season.
Rempe has been a regular in New York's lineup lately, but he will be sidelined week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old Rempe is averaging 7:59 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 63 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 36 games this season.
Pacioretty has not played since February 8th, but is expected to be ready for the playoffs, per Maple Leafs' head coach Craig Berube. The 36-year-old Pacioretty has been limited to only 37 games this season due to various injuries, recording 13 points (5G / 8A) and 105 hits.
Turcotte is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Turcotte is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (8G / 15A) in 64 games this season.
Jeannot exited Tuesday's 3-1 win over the New York Rangers and will not play on Thursday, day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Jeannot has 13 points (7G / 6A) and 211 hits in 67 games this season.
Stephenson returned to practice on Thursday but will not play against the Edmonton Oilers, missing a third consecutive games. The 30-year-old Stephenson is averaging 19:30 time-on-ice and has 48 points (11G / 37A) in 69 games this season.
Miles Wood will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angles Kings, sending Kiviranta to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Kiviranta has a career-high 23 points (16G / 7A) in 72 games this season, including seven points (5G / 2A) in his last 14.
Buchnevich will miss a fourth straight game on Thursday, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old Buchnevich is averaging 18:55 time-on-ice and has 47 points (14G / 33A) in 68 games this season.
Backlund has missed the last six games for the Flames, but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. Yegor Sharangovich will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Backlund's return.
Malkin was a late scratch before Tuesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury, remains listed as day-to-day, and will not play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season. The Penguins return to the ice on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Shea has not played since March 9th but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:55 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 30 games this season.
Lafferty did not play in Buffalo's previous game but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 9:43 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 50 games this season.
Zucker will not play on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to personal reason and will be replaced by Josh Dunne. The 33-year-old Zucker has been held off the scoresheet in three straight but is having an excellent season with the Sabres, scoring 46 points (19G / 27A) in 62 games.
Petry recently returned to the lineup from a nearly three-month absence due to an injury, and could be sidelined again as he is battling an undisclosed ailment. The 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:07 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 35 games this season.
Talbot has been battling an undisclosed injury, but will suit up as Alex Lyon's backup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Talbot last played on March 22nd and has a 3.02 GAA and .898 SV% in 38 games this season (17-16-3).
Svechnikov has missed seven straight games due to a lower-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Svechnikov is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season.
Foligno has not played since March 15th due to an upper-body injury but will likely draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Foligno has zero points, a -7 plus/minus, and 37 hits in his last 10 games.
