Back at the rink
The Sabres, who took Sunday off, are back on the ice at HSBC Arena. Well, most of them, anyway.
Patrick Kaleta is still absent because of illness, while Jason Pominville isn't skating, either. The reason for that after Lindy Ruff's comments following practice.
Until then, here's a quick look around the NHL:
*Bucky Gleason catches up with Gerry Cheevers on the 50th anniversary of the first goalie mask.
*The Hurricanes have lost nine straight games, giving them their worst start after 13 games in franchise history.
*Alex Ovechkin is hurting, while Toronto's Phil Kessel is healthy.
*The Islanders' Jeff Tambellini, fresh off a hat trick against the Sabres, gets to play against the Oilers, the team run by his dad, Steve.
*Speaking of fathers, the Blackhawks are taking their dads on the road.
*Brad May got clipped in the eye with a stick but should be OK.
---John Vogl
