BUFFALO SABRES PLAYER NEWS

Samuelsson scored a goal on two shots, added nine hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins in Game 1.

Tuch scored an empty-net goal on four shots, added an assist, doled out 10 hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins in Game 1.

Thompson scored twice on seven shots, dished an assist, added two PIM, logged three hits and went plus-3 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins in Game 1.

Luukkonen allowed three goals on 20 shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins in Game 1.

Luukkonen will be between the home pipes in Game 1 against the Bruins on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Lyon (lower body) pronounced himself healthy and will be ready to play whenever he is called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Saturday.

Samuelsson (rest) participated in Saturday's practice ahead of Buffalo's playoff opener against Boston on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Zucker (rest) will be back in action for Game 1 on Sunday versus Boston, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Dahlin (rest) participated in Saturday's practice ahead of his playoff debut against Boston on Sunday in Game 1, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

McLeod (rest) was at practice Saturday and will return to action for Game 1 versus Boston on Sunday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Thompson (rest) will return to the lineup for Game 1 versus Boston on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Norris scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Carrick (arm) is not expected to be back in time to play in Buffalo's first-round series versus Boston, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Tuch scored a goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Power notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Benson scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Ellis turned aside 25 shots in regulation and overtime but only one of four shootout attempts in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas.

Samuelsson (rest) is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Zucker (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

McLeod (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Dahlin (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Thompson (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Ellis will start at home versus the Stars on Wednesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.