Okposo (upper body) may return as soon as next week, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo may return during Buffalo's "west coast trip," Lysowski adds. The Sabres begin a three-game road trip Tuesday against Ottawa. Okposo exited Tuesday's game against the Senators early after suffering an upper-body injury and he remained sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Stars. The 33-year-old has averaged 17:12 of ice time -- 2:10 during the power play -- and recorded four points over his last 10 appearances.