Zary (knee) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's matchup with San Jose, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

While coach Ryan Huska didn't confirm that Zary will play Sunday, it appears that the 23-year-old forward is poised to return after missing Calgary's last 15 games. Zary has 10 goals and 22 points in 40 games this season.

Zary's lower-body injury won't require surgery but he is considered out indefinitely, the Flames reported Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Zary was injured in Tuesday's game against the Ducks, but it appears he has avoided a worst-case scenario. He will begin his rehab immediately, per the team, but there's no telling when he'll be able to make his return from injured reserve. Rory Kerins was called up when Zary went on IR and figures to take on a bottom-six role initially.

Zary (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Zary was injured Tuesday when he collided knee-on-knee with Anaheim's Drew Helleson in the middle stanza. Zary is having a nice sophomore season in the NHL, tallying 10 goals and adding 12 assists in 40 games. He has been a force on the power play with one goal and eight assists while averaging 2:21 of ice time.

Zary (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zary got the worst of a knee-on-knee hit from Drew Helleson in the second period and was in substantial pain as he left the ice. The 23-year-old Zary could be looking at a significant absence given the nature of the collision -- it's doubtful he'll play Wednesday in Los Angeles at a minimum. Assuming he misses time, Yegor Sharangovich will probably slide over to center while Walker Duehr would likely enter the lineup.

Zary scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Zary has scored in back-to-back contests and has six points over his last seven games. The 23-year-old forward is up to 10 goals, 22 points, 80 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 38 appearances this season. He's made modest gains in most areas this season, and while he remains listed on the third line, Zary has often seen more ice time that role would suggest. He's a decent option for fantasy managers in deeper redraft formats.

Zary scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Zary tallied the opening goal at 14:31 of the first period. This was the forward's 100th career game, and he's earned a total of 55 points so far. The 23-year-old was good in December with four goals and five assists over 12 appearances, giving him nine goals, 21 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 37 outings this season. Zary's still listed on the third line, but he's been productive in that spot on a low-scoring team.

Zary scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Zary is surging, with at least one point in seven of his last eight games. He has three goals and five assists in that span, with four of the helpers coming on the power play. The 23-year-old is up to eight goals, 20 points (nine on the power play), 70 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances. Investing in Calgary's offense can be risky in fantasy, but Zary's at least playing well right now.

Zary logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Zary has a helper in back-to-back contests and a point in six of the last seven games. He's earned three power-play assists in that span as he continues to see time on the top unit. Zary is in a middle-six role at even strength, and he's produced a total of 18 points (eight on the power play), 68 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-7 rating through 33 appearances.

Zary logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Zary has two goals and three assists over his last six games. The 23-year-old forward has run a little streaky on offense, but he's been more good than bad over the last month. For the year, he's up to seven goals, 10 assists, 65 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 32 appearances in a middle-six role.

Zary scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Zary's point streak is up to four games (two goals, two assists) after his second-period tally Thursday. The center has added 10 shots on net in that span. Zary is up to seven goals, nine assists, 61 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 30 contests, but he's trending in the right direction. His offense hasn't taken a step forward from last year (34 points in 63 games), though Zary has been learning to play center at the NHL level after spending much of 2023-24 on the wing.