Schneider (groin) did off-ice workouts at Tuesday's practice but did not skate, essentially ruling out a return to the lineup for the evening's contest in Buffalo, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.

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Coach John Hynes added that he hoped to have Schneider back on the ice Wednesday, which would be a good sign that the goalie may be able to return to the lineup as soon as Thursday for a matchup with the Flyers. In the meantime, Keith Kinkaid will maintain the starter's role for Tuesday night's game and will presumably start as long as Schneider can't go.