Eichel (lower body) is considered day-to-day, John Wawrow of The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel was a late scratch prior to Thursday's game against the Devils, and his status for Saturday's game against the Flyers is still up in the air. Expect a definitive update on the star center's status before Saturday's 1:00 p.m. EST puck drop.

Eichel (lower body) won't suit up in Thursday's game against the Devils, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel was able to skate in warmups ahead of the contest, but the lower-body issue will force him to miss his first game of the season. The 24-year-old's absence will be a huge loss for the Buffalo offense, as he's racked up two goals and 14 points across 16 games. With Eichel sitting out Thursday, he will be replaced in the lineup by Tage Thompson.

Eichel tallied an assist in Tuesday's win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The helper gives Eichel three points in his last four outings -- all assists. He continues to primarily generate assists, but the goals are lacking. He hasn't found the back of the net in his past eight contests, dating back to Jan. 28. He has two goals and 14 assists through 16 games. Fantasy managers will be hoping the points continue, but that Eichel is able to pop a few more goals along the way.

Per NHL Public Relations on Monday, Eichel and the Sabres' games have been postponed through at least Feb. 13, which means his next opportunity to play won't be until Feb. 15 against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

This continues to be a fluid process, as the Sabres seem to add more players to COVID-19 protocol on a daily basis. At the time of this report, the Sabres had nine players in the league's protocol.

Per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, Eichel and the Sabres' games have been postponed through at least Feb. 8, which means his next opportunity to play won't arrive until Feb. 11 against the Capitals at the earliest.

EDGE Analysis

The only thing that's been able to slow down Eichel this season has seemingly been postponements, as he's already racked up two goals and 11 points through 10 games. He'll continue to feature on Buffalo's top line and first power-play unit whenever the Sabres are cleared to resume play.

Eichel and the Sabres' Tuesday matchup with the Islanders has been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel will have to wait for Thursday's game versus the Isles for his next opportunity to add to the 11 points he's already racked up through 10 games this campaign.

Eichel picked up two power-play assists while adding seven shots and a minus-1 rating in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old superstar had been in a bit of a slump, managing only two goals and three points over his prior six games, but Eichel looked good albeit in a losing effort. With 11 points (two goals, nine helpers) through 10 games overall, he's headed for a third straight season with better than a point-a-game pace.

Eichel (undisclosed) returned to Saturday's game against the Devils, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel apparently took a puck to the face before going to the locker room, but he returned after just a few minutes of repairs. The 24-year-old will resume his role centering the Sabres' top line.

Eichel went to the locker room with an undisclosed injury in the third period of Saturday's game against the Devils, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel skated off the ice and went directly to the locker room. There's no indication of what caused him to leave the ice, but there should be some update following the game. The 24-year-old logged two shots on net over 15:55 of ice time before his departure.

Eichel scored a power-play goal to go with three shots, a blocked shot and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel was on the ice for both of New York's goals in the first period but made amends by potting his first of the season on the power play to take a 3-2 lead 7:31 into the middle frame. That goal stood up as the game-winner, as neither team scored the rest of the way. Eichel will be happy to have the goal monkey off his back, but he's been far from unproductive in the early going, as his seven assists through seven games rank Buffalo's top-line center among the league leaders in helpers.