Eakin picked up a goal and an assist with three shots in Friday's 4-1 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin produced both of his points during the second period, giving the Sabres a 2-1 lead with his goal midway through the frame before setting up Kyle Okposo's short-handed tally six minutes later. The effort snapped a seven-game point streak for the 30-year-old Eakin, who has two goals and three points in 14 contests on the year.

Eakin scored a goal on three shots and had two PIM in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin got the Sabres on the board less than four minutes into the second period, jumping on a turnover in the offensive zone and burying a shot short side from the right faceoff circle. Eakin has two goals and an assist through seven games this season.

Eakin (upper body) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Sharks, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin missed the last five games and hasn't suited up since Oct. 19 while dealing with an upper-body injury. He's been at practice the last two days and should be back in the lineup Tuesday. The veteran forward scored two points while averaging 13:42 of ice time in three games before the injury.

Eakin (upper body) practiced Monday in a regular jersey and could be an option against San Jose on Tuesday, per John Vogl of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin has been on the shelf for the club's last five games due to his upper-body issue but appears to be trending in the right direction. Before getting hurt, the Winnipeg native generated one goal and one assist in three games this year. If Eakin does get onto the ice Tuesday, it will likely be in a bottom-six role, though he could push Tage Thompson for a spot on the second line.

Eakin (upper body) will not play Thursday against Anaheim and will be out indefinitely, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's obviously unclear when Buffalo expects Eakin back, this news will likely keep him out for Sunday's game against the Kings as well. Thursday will be his fourth consecutive missed game.

Eakin (upper body) is hoping to be available for Thursday's matchup with Anaheim, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Eakin won't be an option versus the Lightning on Monday, the fact that he has a target return date is certainly a step in the right direction. Prior to suffering his upper-body injury, the 30-year-old center tallied one goal on seven shots, one assist and three blocks in three contests. Look for Eakin to slot into a bottom-six role once given the all-clear.

According to coach Don Granato, Eakin (undisclosed) "will miss the next couple of games," John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin will miss Friday's game against Boston and Saturday's matchup with New Jersey at a minimum. The 30-year-old pivot has picked up two points through three games this season.

Eakin (undisclosed) is being evaluated and an update on his status will be provided Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specific nature of Eakin's issue remains a mystery, but at this point he should be considered day-to-day. The 30-year-old pivot has picked up two points through three games this campaign.

Eakin scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old center only saw 12 seconds of ice time with the man advantage, hopping over the boards at the tail end of a power play split in half by the first intermission, but Eakin made them count as he scored his first PP goal since 2018-19 with Vegas, and only the 12th of his career. He only has one 20-goal campaign on his resume and is expected to fill a bottom-six role in Buffalo, but the Sabres are thin enough down the middle -- especially with Casey Mittelstadt (upper body) now joining Jack Eichel (neck) on the sidelines -- that Eakin could continue to sneak in opportunities in more fantasy-friendly situations.

Eakin (undisclosed) is on the ice for the first practice of Buffalo's training camp Thursday, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eakin missed the final game of the 2020-21 season with an undisclosed issue, but it was never believed to be something that would carry over to the 2021-22 campaign. The 30-year-old pivot picked up seven points in 46 games last season.