Senators' Mark Stone: On track to return Saturday

Stone (neck) was on ice for practice Friday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Analysis:

Stone seems on track to return Saturday against the Sabres, as expected. The 60-point winger would be welcomed back in the lineup, as the Senators managed just one goal against the Canucks on Thursday and the 24-year-old remains a consistent threat to find twine. The 2010 sixth-round pick has been quiet to date -- a goal and four assists -- but he's an unquestioned must-start when playing.