Sabres' Peyton Krebs: Expected to play Thursday

Krebs (illness) is feeling better Thursday and is expected to suit up against the Flyers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Krebs missed Wednesday's practice session due to an illness, but he should be able to suit up a day later. Over seven appearances in December, he's recorded two assists, 18 hits, six PIM and three blocked shots while averaging 14:42 of ice time.