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Second showings

Outside of Levi, forwards Mason Geertsen and Konsta Helenius are the lone players from Monday’s win in Columbus who are scheduled to be in Tuesday’s lineup.

Geertsen – who signed a two-year, two-way deal this summer – has consistently been with the NHL group in practice sessions. Ruff, who coached Geertsen previously in New Jersey, praised Geertsen’s conditioning coming into camp and said he expects the 30-year-old to play an “enforcer” role this season.

Helenius, the Sabres’ first-round pick in 2024, deked his way to a late goal on Monday. The 19-year-old is entering his second pro season in North American after scoring 14 goals and 35 points as a rookie with Rochester.