Habs F Byron won't return vs. Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens announced that Paul Byron will not return to tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres.

Paul Byron ne reviendra pas au jeu ce soir. Paul Byron won't return to the game tonight.

Just over three minutes into the first period, Byron took a hit from Sabres defenceman Mattias Samuelsson that left him with a bloody right nostril. He went to the bench and left the game shortly after. 

The 32-year-old missed the first half of the season after having off-season hip surgery. He played in his 500th game on Feb. 17 in a 3-2 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues. 

He has a goal and an assist in eight games this season.