Bryson was scratched on Sunday but will be back in the lineup in New York. Bryson has no points but has four shots and a plus-2 rating in his first three career NHL games.

Brannstrom will be scratched Monday for a chance to "reset" and will likely draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. With Brannstrom out, Brayden Coburn will draw back onto a pairing with Erik Gudbranson.

Zucker took an awkward spill on Tuesday and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he’ll be out “longer-term” so look for Zach Aston-Reese to move onto Evgeni Malkin’s wing on Thursday.

Brannstrom missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury but will be back in the Senators lineup Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs. The young defensemen will get back in on the third-pair and should see some PP2 time as well. So far this season, he has one assist and three shots in three games.

Dahlin was back on the ice for Sunday's practice and is expected to play Monday vs. the Islanders. Dahlin being activated is huge for the Sabres' blueline, who could be without Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen, who all remain on the list.

Clifton replaced Matt Grzelcyk in the lineup on Friday but will come out to allow John Moore to make his season debut on Saturday. So far this season, Clifton has been held pointless in seven games.