Right wing Alexander Nylander, 18, will make his NHL debut for the Sabres. He was the No. 8 pick by Buffalo in the 2016 NHL Draft and was recalled from Rochester of the American Hockey League on Monday. He'll play on a line with Evan Rodrigues and Marcus Foligno, and will play against his brother, Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, 20. "It's kind of crazy I get to play against my brother in my first game," Alexander Nylander said. "I'm just super-excited and very pumped for tonight." Nylander has 27 points (nine goals, 18 assists) in 62 AHL games. "Alex is a talented, skilled player," coach Dan Bylsma said. "He's got deception in his game, both from his shot and his playmaking ability. I think there's a good chance you'll see him have maybe a little more success than he's had so far this year in Rochester." Defenseman Cody Franson will return to the lineup after missing the past six games because of an undisclosed injury. "It's good," Franson said. "I feel good. It's nice to be back. It took longer than I'd hoped but I feel good again." Robin Lehner will start in goal. He allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 4-2 loss against the New York Islanders on Sunday.