Sydor

But Sydor's return failed to help the slumping Stars, who lost 3-1 to the Sabres. Sydor did not notch any points, finished even in plus-minus and had one shot on net.

Sydor was nursing a groin strain he injured Oct. 20 against Edmonton, and missed three games. Dallas went 1-2 in his absence.

Sydor has played in only six of Dallas' 12 games this season, missing three after sustaining a fractured left eye socket Oct. 8 in a one-sided fight with Anaheim's Jim McKenzie.

Sydor, 27, helped the Stars to the Stanley Cup last season, recording 14 goals -- nine on the power play -- and 34 assists in 74 games.

The Stars sent defenseman Richard Jackman to Michigan of the International Hockey League after the 21-year-old played a pair of games without recording a point.