Saad (lower body) is slated to be sidelined for at least the first game of the postseason, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news also rules Saad out for the final three regular-season contests after having already missed the last eight games. Prior to getting hurt, the Pittsburgh native recorded five goals on 18 shots in his previous 10 outings. Once healthy, Saad should slot into the second or third line.