Eichel earned an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

If it weren't for a guy named Artemi Panarin (77 points), Eichel could be in the driver's seat for a Calder Trophy. The 19-year-old finished the year with 56 points of his own, second amongst rookies (also second in goals with 24). The 2015 No. 2 pick was everything Buffalo could have asked for and more, leaving owners in keeper leagues happy with the potential for a monster sophomore campaign.

Eichel assisted on Ryan O'Reilly's power-play goal and added an empty-net tally in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Although the goal came in the final minute when New Jersey had its goalie pulled, it was good to see Eichel break a four-game goal drought. He's up to 24 goals and 30 assists for the season, including a helper in each of the last three games. The talented rookie has had an excellent season, but fantasy owners will want him to improve on his minus-13 rating moving forward.

Eichel will suit up against New Jersey, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel was given a maintenance day for Monday's practice but will draw back into the lineup along with Ryan O'Reilly. Having Eichel in the lineup is a huge plus for the Sabres, who don't have many goal scorers outside of their top rookies. Despite ample playing time recently, however, Eichel is stuck at 23 goals and hasn't scored in his past four games.

Both Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly were given what were portrayed as maintenance days Monday, the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Without specifying, coach Dan Bylsma noted that one of the Buffalo forwards is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Devils, so those inclined to use Eichel in their Tuesday lineups will want to confirm his status in advance of the contest.

Eichel recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 19-year-old isn't done with his rookie season yet. Eichel has been everything Buffalo could have asked for with the 2015 No. 2 pick, notching 23 markers and 29 apples to date. As the team improves, so will his minus-14 rating, but owners in keeper leagues have to be giddy about his prospects moving forward.

Eichel scored a goal and finished with a plus-2 rating in a 3-2 win over the Jets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel finished with a minus-2 rating Tuesday after missing last Saturday's game with an illness, but the rookie looked fully healthy in this one. The second overall pick is closing the season strong, and should be one of the league's top assets for years to come.

Eichel (illness) will return to action Tuesday against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The talented rookie forward, who last suited up on March 18, checks back into the Sabres' lineup with 22 goals and 49 points in 72 games for the team, to go along with 20 PIM and a minus-13 rating.

Eichel (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel's illness held him out of practice Monday, but it's something he's apparently reaching the tail end of. Expect another update on the up-and-coming youngster on game day, but all signs point towards him returning to the lineup following a one-game absence Saturday.

Eichel (illness) was not on the ice for Monday's skate, reports Paul Hamilton of WGR 550.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel missed Saturday's game against Toronto but may still return Tuesday against Carolina. He's the Sabres' best sniper and not having him certainly hurts the team's offense. Consider him a game-day decision for Tuesday.

Eichel (illness) won't play Saturday against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel's owners will hope that his absence is limited to a single contest, as the star rookie has been red hot of late, racking up eight points (five goals, three assists) and 31 shots on goal in his last eight games. Recently recalled Daniel Catenacci will slot into the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs in Eichel's absence, who will hope to return to action Tuesday against Carolina.