Sabres' Ryan O'Reilly: Sitting out Wednesday

O'Reilly (undisclosed) did not take the ice for pregame warmups Wednesday and will sit out the evening's contest against the Senators, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Analysis:

O'Reilly was a surprise question mark that popped up Wednesday after he missed morning skate, and the mystery issue will result in Cole Schneider drawing into the lineup. Sam Reinhart will center the Sabres' top line against the Senators. while O'Reilly will aim to rejoin the lineup Friday when they host the Devils, looking to improve on his eight points (four goals, four assists) through 12 contests this season.