Connor Clifton Transactions

Clifton is eligible to return to the lineup Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers after serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's Nico Hischier on Oct. 27.

Clifton has been suspended for two games following a check to the head of Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Clifton signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Clifton exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

Clifton was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday.