Lauri Korpikoski (mouth) will not play Thursday against the Sabres, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

Korpikoski (mouth) will not play Thursday against the Sabres, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

Korpikoski is still dealing with a bit of sensitivity in his mouth after he took a high stick to the area in Tuesday's win over the Red Wings. The Coyotes are labeling the forward as day-to-day, with his next chance to play coming Saturday against the Penguins.