Eichel cleared to make season debut

The Buffalo Sabres are welcoming Jack Eichel back to the lineup.

The 2015 second overall pick will make his season debut Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Eichel has missed all 21 of Buffalo's games after injuring his ankle the day before opening night.

Eichel has been practicing on the team's second line with Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane in advance of his first game action.

In 81 games as a rookie, Eichel recorded 24 goals and 32 assists with 238 shots. In his absence, the Sabres have scored a league-low 39 goals, and sit six points out of a wild-card playoff spot.