Staal netted a power-play goal in Sunday's win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Staal has goals in back-to-back contests, which are his first two tallies in a Sabres sweater. He's up to three points in six games and will continue to be relied upon for secondary scoring as he anchors Buffalo's second line.

Staal (head) is in the lineup for Friday's contest against Washington, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was banged up in Thursday's contest against the Capitals but clearly avoided any serious injury. The 36-year-old center should resume his role in Buffalo's top-six.

Staal (head) will be a game-time decision for Friday's clash with the Capitals, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal exited Thursday's game against the Caps after colliding with Washington's Nic Dowd. If he's unable to go Friday, Casey Mittelstadt or Rasmus Asplund will likely draw into the lineup.

Staal (head) exited Thursday's game against the Capitals after a collision with Nic Dowd. Per head coach Ralph Krueger, Staal is day-to-day, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal immediately left the ice and headed to the locker room, presumably to undergo concussion protocols. Krueger said Staal will be reevaluated Friday morning. If he can't play Friday versus the Capitals, Cody Eakin would likely move into the top six while Casey Mittelstadt would enter the lineup.

The Wild traded Staal to the Sabres in exchange for Marcus Johansson on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being 35 years of age, Staal was still a productive player for Minnesota this season, picking up 19 goals and 47 points in 66 regular season games before adding four helpers and a goal in four postseason contests. Staal should be similarly productive in 2020-21 while skating on the Sabres' second line and receiving plenty of ice time with the man advantage.

Staal scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal ended the four-game series with a goal and four helpers, but that's all he'll get in the playoffs, as the Wild lost the series 3-1. The 35-year-old center will likely still have a large role in the lineup during the 2020-21 season.

Staal collected a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Staal has played the provider role well for the Wild, assisting on four of their six goals through two games. That's not a sustainable pace for the 35-year-old center, but he's likely to be a key contributor to the offense throughout the playoffs.

Staal recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Canucks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Staal had a hand in goals by Kevin Fiala and Jared Spurgeon during the contest. Staal missed the 50-point mark for the first time since 2015-16, recording 47 points in 66 contests during the regular season this year. Staal and Fiala have shown good chemistry on the top line, which could make either one a strong option in DFS formats.

Staal (personal) will return to practice Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal has missed Minnesota's last three games due to a personal matter, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game versus Vegas. The veteran forward has notched 19 goals and 47 points in 66 contests this campaign.

Staal will miss the team's three-game road trip following a death in the family.

EDGE Analysis

Staal will take time away from the team to be with his family. Once the club returns to Minnesota, the center should rejoin his teammates on the ice. In the meantime, Alex Galchenyuk could move into the first-line center role.