Teppo Sore Groin; Will Play FridaySource: WGR-AM 'Teppo Numminen was kept out of practice with a sore groin, but Lindy Ruff says he'll play tomorrow night. Numminen tweaked his groin during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia.' Related posts: Noronen Put On IR With A Strained Groin. Miller Is Back Veteran defenceman Teppo Numminen not sure he can play on Friday Sabres’ key defender says he feels OK to play Numminen won’t suit up in Game 7 Sabres D Kalinin hurts groin