Sabres' Anderson makes 1st start since November, Dell waived

Buffalo Sabres veteran netminder Craig Anderson made his first start since Nov. 2 on Saturday night against the Arizona Coyotes.

The 40-year-old had been sidelined for almost three months with an upper-body injury. In his six appearances for the Sabres this season, he registered a 2.5 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.

Anderson was backed up in net by Dustin Tokarski.

Buffalo also placed goaltender Aaron Dell on waivers Saturday afternoon.

The 32-year-old is serving a three-game suspension for interference after he injured Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson during Tuesday's contest.

Dell struggled mightily this season, holding an .893 save percentage and 4.03 goals-against average in 12 appearances.

Buffalo's crease has been rocked by injuries all season, to the extent that former NHL goalie Roberto Luongo jokingly suggested he'd step back between the pipes.