Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Montreal Canadiens, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.

O'Reilly skated with Evander Kane and Nicolas Deslauriers at practice Monday, indicating that he's prepared to return after missing nearly a month with a foot injury.

His return will give the Sabres two scoring lines, but also break up one of the hottest units in the NHL. Kane, Jack Eichel, and Sam Reinhart combined for eight goals and 20 points across the last seven games.

Without O'Reilly, Buffalo won just four times in 11 contests.