O'Reilly (upper body) told reporters he would be back in the lineup Friday against the Devils, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly missed just one game with this upper-body ailment but his return should provide a boost for the injury-ravaged Sabres. When healthy this year, the center has notched four goals and four assists, yet has been held off the scoresheet in his last three outings. The 25-year-old figures to be back on Buffalo's top power-play unit, which serves to increase his fantasy value.