Pysyk, 22, has registered six points (1G / 5A) in 42 games with the Sabres this season. While in the AHL, Pysyk has picked up 12 points (1G / 11A) in 27 games. He will play tonight if Christian Ehrhoff (ear) is unable to suit up.

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Pysyk was sent down on December 17 but is back just six days later. He has recorded four assists and a minus-11 in 31 games with the Sabres.

Pysyk had no goals and four assists with a minus-11 rating in 31 games with the Sabres this season. He was a healthy scratch on Saturday and will be replaced by Chad Ruhwedel who is coming up from Rochester.

Pysyk has 18 points in 57 games in the AHL this season.