Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin: Expected to play Monday

Lyubushkin (lower body) is expected to be in Monday's lineup against Vegas, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Lyubushkin will still need to be officially removed from injured reserve before he's able to play, but it looks like he's ready to return from a nine-game absence. The 28-year-old tallied one assist through his first 17 games this season.