Overview
- Kesselring was moved to injured reserve as the team continues evaluations after he left Saturday’s win over the Red Wings.
- Head coach Lindy Ruff said the outlook “doesn’t look good,” and a Buffalo News reporter observed Kesselring in a walking boot at Little Caesars Arena.
- Pro Hockey Rumors reported he appeared to tweak his ankle on a second-period hit and took only one third-period shift before leaving for good.
- Kesselring, acquired from Utah in the offseason, began the year on injured reserve, debuted Oct. 28, and logged nine games with no points and an average of 15:37.
- Buffalo recalled right-shot defenseman Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester; he has 11 points in 11 AHL games and made four NHL appearances earlier this season.