The Sabres placed Lehner (lower body) on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear how long Lehner will be sidelined, but he will be sidelined at least a week with what is believed to be a sprained ankle. With Lehner on injured reserve, Nathan Lieuwen was called up from AHL Rochester to take over as the backup goaltender behind Chad Johnson.