Pysyk scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk one-timed a centering pass from Vinnie Hinostroza to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period. The goal was Pysyk's first of the season. He's at six points, 36 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 29 contests, mainly playing in a second-pairing role.

Pysyk produced an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk has picked up two of his three helpers this year in the last two games. The 29-year-old blueliner isn't known to contribute much on offense -- his career high in points is 18 in 58 games when he was deployed as winger with the Panthers in 2019-20. He;s added 18 blocks, 12 hits, 16 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 13 outings this year.

Pysyk signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk found little success with the Stars last year, posting just four points in 36 contests in a limited role. The 29-year-old began his NHL career in Buffalo, where he spent four seasons before joining the Panthers. Pysyk will likely see bottom-four minutes with the Sabres, although he also has experience as a bottom-six forward.

Pysyk scored a goal on three shots and had two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk pulled the Stars to within 3-2 early in the third period when he cleaned up a loose puck from the bottom of the right faceoff circle. It was just the third goal of the year for the veteran defenseman, although two of those have come in his last six contests.

Pysyk scored the game-tying goal and had four shots Saturday in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk was the only Dallas skater to log fewer than 10 minutes of ice time, but he picked up a critical goal 3:52 into the third period when he located a loose puck in the blue paint and swept it home to tie the game at 1-1. It was just the second goal of the season for Pysyk, who last lit the lamp Feb. 11 against Carolina. The depth utility player has three points and a plus-6 rating in 30 games on the year.

Pysyk (lower body) will suit up in Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old will return to the lineup after a four-game absence dealing with the lower-body issue. Pysyk has had a quiet season to this point, supplying two points, 29 hits and 14 blocks across 12:10 of average ice time in 28 appearances. He'll return to the lineup as the team's seventh defenseman for Thursday's clash.

Pysyk (lower body) will not play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk will miss a fourth straight game with the injury. Miro Heiskanen (lower body) is also out Tuesday, while Andrej Sekera will rejoin the lineup in a third-pairing role.

Pysyk (lower body) will not be available for Monday's game against Detroit..

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk has now missed three straight games and four of the last five. He'll be questionable for Tuesday's rematch with the Red Wings but he doesn't have a timetable to return as of now. The 29-year-old has two points in 28 games this season.

Pysyk (lower body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk will miss a second straight game. The 29-year-old has put up two points and 28 shots through 28 games this season. Sami Vatanen will stay in the lineup until Pysyk returns.

Pysyk (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Pysyk has only been a part-time player for the Stars over the last month, so his absence won't have much of a fantasy impact. Joel Hanley and Sami Vatanen will work on the third pairing with Pysyk out of action.