Sabres' Robin Lehner: Divisional match on tap

Lehner will tend goal Saturday, taking on the Lightning at home, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

Analysis:

For reasons unknown, Lehner missed Friday's practice, but this early starting confirmation corroborates coach Dan Bylsma's statement that it was merely a maintenance day for the brawny backstop. Lehner will be pitted against a Lightning team that could be a bit taxed after dropping a 5-2 road decision to the Penguins on Friday. Additionally, the Bolts are only ranked 17th in the league in home scoring at 2.52 goals per game.