Archibald (chest) has not been ruled out for the season, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald remains without a timeline to return as he works his way back from long-haul effects of COVID-19. The 29-year-old appears to have many hurdles to clear in his recovery process, and there's no guarantee he'll get cleared to play this season, especially as the Oilers are hunting for a playoff spot. The winger remains on long-term injured reserve.

Archibald (chest) was officially designated for long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Archibald is sidelined indefinitely due to myocarditis as a result of contracting COVID-19, his placement on LTIR was all but a foregone conclusion. Even if Archibald is able to play again this season, it figures to be in a bottom-six role.

Archibald has been diagnosed with myocarditis and is considered out indefinitely, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald contracted COVID-19 during the offseason and myocarditis is a lingering effect of the illness. At this point it's possible the 28-year-old forward will be forced to miss the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign. Archibald picked up seven goals,13 points and a whopping 192 hits in 52 games last season.

Archibald has undergone a battery of tests in an attempt to diagnose an uncertain medical issue. Coach Dave Tippet told reporters, "He's not feeling like he should be," Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to the team, Archibald is not believed to be suffering from COVID-19 despite being unvaccinated after passing daily tests. At this point, fantasy players may want to consider avoiding Archibald until the team is able to provide more clarity on a recovery timeline. Even once available, Archibald figures to slot into a bottom-six role and won't offer much more than mid-range fantasy value.

Archibald will once again miss practice due to an undisclosed injury, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald has yet to join the main practice group during training camp and the team hasn't provided much of the way in details regarding the nature of his injury. Even with the missing camp sessions, Archibald should still be capable of securing a spot on the Opening Night roster in a bottom-six role.

Archibald served his one-game suspension for Monday's Game 4 versus the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald would have been eligible to return to the lineup had the Oilers' season not ended with Monday's 4-3 triple overtime loss. The 28-year-old closed the campaign with 13 points, 37 PIM and 192 hits in 52 regular-season outings before notching 15 hits without a point in three playoff appearances. He should be in line to fill a bottom-six role again next season.

Archibald has been suspended for one game for clipping Logan Stanley of the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald will miss Monday's Game 4 in Winnipeg, and his season will be over if the Oilers fail to extend the series, in which they trail 3-0. Given his minus-1 rating and three shots without a point through this series' first three games, Archibald's absence is unlikely to have a noticeable impact. He could return for Wednesday's Game 5 if the Oilers keep their season alive.

Archibald will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety after his hit on Winnipeg's Logan Stanley in Sunday's Game 3 loss.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald hit Stanley low around the knees in what the Department of Player Safety is calling a clipping incident. The 28-year-old has 15 hits and a minus-1 rating so far this postseason. If he misses any time, Edmonton has a handful of possible replacements, including Dominik Kahun and Alex Chiasson.

Archibald provided an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald set up Darnell Nurse for the insurance tally in the third period. The 28-year-old Archibald has a four-game point streak, during which he's posted a goal and four helpers. The hard-hitting winger is up to 13 points, 172 hits, 56 shots on net and 33 PIM through 47 appearances.

Archibald scored a goal and added an assist, both on empty-net plays, in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames. He also recorded five hits.

EDGE Analysis

Archibald wasn't very involved in the offense until the Flames pulled Jacob Markstrom for an extra attacker. Nonetheless, it'll count as Archibald's first multi-point outing this season. The physical winger has 11 points, 56 shots on goal, 169 hits and 31 PIM through 45 contests.