Lafferty (lower body) is expected back in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Lafferty (lower body) told reporters he is healthy and could be available against the Maple Leafs on Friday if called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Lafferty was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Lafferty (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Lafferty (lower body) is not expected to be available Saturday versus the Islanders, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Lafferty sustained a lower-body injury during Friday's tilt versus Vancouver and won't return.

Lafferty scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

Lafferty has no points through his first 10 appearances of the season.

Lafferty signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Sabres on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Lafferty scored the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Sabres.