McCabe could return for Friday's clash with the Capitals,Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe has missed the Sabres past nine games, but is closing in on a return. Buffalo also plays Saturday against Anaheim, which could be his return date should he need the extra day. McCabe has 10 points in 25 games on the year.

McCabe (upper body) is expected to return either Friday on the road against the Capitals or Saturday against the visiting Ducks, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe reportedly has skated eight of the last nine days, and it doesn't sound like there is much left for him to prove from a recovery standpoint. However, reading between the lines, McCabe will not play Tuesday evening against the Panthers.

McCabe (upper body) is listed as week-to-week on the Sabres' injury report.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe landed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending any hopes of a return to the ice for the contest against the Maple Leafs. The blueliner's week-to-week designation suggests his absence could be an extended one. The timetable leaves McCabe's return date fairly open-ended, so it may be best to consider him sidelined until word of his return nearing surfaces.

McCabe (upper body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe was previously considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Toronto, so this move comes as a bit of a surprise. The Wisconsin native's placement on injured reserve was almost certainly made retroactive to Nov. 30, so he should be eligible to return whenever he's deemed fit to play. In the meantime, Lawrence Pilut will continue to fill in on the Sabres' top pairing.

McCabe (upper body) could play versus Toronto on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe has missed the Sabres past two outings, but is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs. McCabe has 10 points in 25 games, and lost both games he was absent. Having him back in the lineup would be a big boost to their defense.

McCabe (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus Nashville on Monday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe will miss his second straight outing due to his upper-body issue, which will see Lawrence Pilut continue to fill in on the blue line. Prior to getting hurt, the 24-year-old McCabe was bogged down in a six-game goal drought, during which he managed a lone helper. With a back-to-back on the schedule, the defenseman should probably be considered a long shot to play in Tuesday's clash with Toronto.

McCabe (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and won't play Friday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

With McCabe in recovery mode, Lawrence Pilut will draw into the lineup and make his NHL debut against the Panthers. The 25-year-old blueliner will hope to recover in time for Monday's clash with the Predators.

McCabe (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The specific nature of McCabe's injury has yet to be revealed, but he should be considered questionable at best for Friday's matchup with Florida at this point. If McCabe's unable to go, Lawrence Pilut will likely draw into the lineup and make his NHL debut against the Panthers.

McCabe left Thursday's game for undisclosed reasons, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier in the night, McCabe had to be accompanied down the tunnel by an athletic trainer to deal with an undisclosed issue. The 25-year-old would return but played just one shift before departing a second time. It's unclear at this point what is hindering McCabe. Expect the team to update his situation after the game if he's unable to return.

McCabe scored a goal and assist in Monday's win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

McCabe snapped a seven game drought, and is now up to nine points on the season. He has been playing on the top pairing, and should easily surpass last year's 12 point total. He's on pace for 38 points, which would shatter his previous career high of 20 points that he set in 2016-17.