The New York Rangers may be without stalwart defenseman Marc Staal for Saturday's tilt with the Buffalo Sabres following the death of his grandfather.

Staal will take the warmup, but will be a game-time decision after missing practice Friday to attend the family funeral, head coach Alain Vigneault has indicated.

#NYR Update: Marc Staal will take pre-game skate but not sure he will play after attending grandfather's funeral on Friday — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 3, 2015

Staal is averaging over 22 minutes of ice time for the Rangers, with one goal, five assists and a plus-4 rating to his credit.