Kyle Okposo
RW FLA
Sat 3/5/22 10:35 AM

Okposo scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-4 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
His work with the man advantage gave the Sabres a 2-1 lead heading into the third period, setting the stage for a scoring frenzy in the final 20 minutes. Okposo has been dialed in over the last month, scoring seven of his 15 goals on the season in his last 10 games.

Kyle Okposo
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Sat 2/26/22 10:20 AM

Okposo scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old had a quiet start to 2022, but he's beginning to heat up, posting five goals and six points over his last seven games. The Sabres are in dire need of secondary scoring behind their top line, so the chemistry Okposo is showing with young center Dylan Cozens (1-5-6 over that same stretch) is encouraging.

Kyle Okposo
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Fri 2/25/22 12:59 PM

Okposo (illness) will play Friday in St. Louis, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo missed out on Wednesday's contest against Montreal with a non-COVID-19 illness, but he took line rushes at morning skate Friday and is ready to return. The 33-year-old has been finding twine regularly of late, posting five goals in his last nine games.

Kyle Okposo
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Wed 2/23/22 7:20 PM

Okposo (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Canadiens, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo was unlikely to play Wednesday after an illness was reported prior to practice. The 33-year-old will aim to return for Friday's game versus the Blues. Brandon Biro is set to make his NHL debut in Okposo's usual third-line role.

Kyle Okposo
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Wed 2/23/22 12:07 PM

Okposo is dealing with an illness and is not expected to participate in Wednesday's game against Montreal, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo has averaged 16:22 of ice time -- 1:42 during the power play -- and lit the lamp five times over the last nine games. Coach Don Granato said Okposo is not entirely ruled out for Wednesday, but the team is expecting to go without him versus Montreal.

Kyle Okposo
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Sun 1/30/22 12:04 AM

Okposo scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo missed three games with an upper-body injury, but he was able to make an instant impact in his return to action. He opened the scoring at 7:02 of the first period, snapping his personal five-game goal drought. The 33-year-old winger has had a resurgent year with the Sabres, picking up eight goals, 24 points (eight on the power play), 95 shots on net, 31 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 38 contests.

Kyle Okposo
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Sat 1/29/22 7:46 PM

Okposo (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is set to play versus the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo's return comes at a good time, as Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson entered the COVID-19 protocols ahead of Saturday's game. Okposo will likely play in a middle-six role and should earn some power-play time. He has 23 points in 37 appearances this season.

Kyle Okposo
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Fri 1/21/22 2:15 PM

Okposo (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CBS.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo is expected to be sidelined until Jan. 29 against Arizona at a minimum, so this is essentially just a paper move. Okposo's picked up seven goals and 23 points while averaging 16:51 of ice time through 37 games this season, so it'll be tough for the Sabres to fill the void left by his absence over the next few contests.

Kyle Okposo
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Fri 1/21/22 12:49 PM

Okposo (upper body) may return as soon as next week, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Okposo may return during Buffalo's "west coast trip," Lysowski adds. The Sabres begin a three-game road trip Tuesday against Ottawa. Okposo exited Tuesday's game against the Senators early after suffering an upper-body injury and he remained sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Stars. The 33-year-old has averaged 17:12 of ice time -- 2:10 during the power play -- and recorded four points over his last 10 appearances.

Kyle Okposo
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Thu 1/20/22 12:24 PM

Okposo is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
Given the expected length of his absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see Okposo land on injured reserve in the coming days. The veteran winger has been getting top-six minutes this year, so his absence will leave a sizable hole up front for the Sabres for the foreseeable future. Rasmus Asplund may get the first crack at replacing Okposo, who's picked up 23 points through 37 contests this season, on the second line Thursday versus Dallas.