Samuelsson (upper body) is expected to be a game-time call Saturday versus the Lightning, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuelsson missed the Sabres' last two contests after suffering an injury Jan. 13 against Vancouer. The 23-year-old blueliner has a goal, seven points and a plus-3 rating through 39 games this year. Samuelsson should return to a top-pairing role alongside Rasmus Dahlin once he's cleared to return.