Labanc (upper body) is set to play in Friday's game against Montreal, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc, who missed Wednesday's 7-1 loss to Seattle, has two assists, 13 hits and four blocks in 13 contests this season. He's slated to serve in a bottom-six capacity in his return.

Labanc will miss Wednesday's game against Seattle because of an upper-body injury, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc has two assists in 13 games this season. With Labanc out, defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov might draw into the lineup Wednesday as a forward. Labanc is day-to-day, so it's possible he'll return as early as Friday versus Montreal.

Labanc posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc has picked up an assist in each of his last two games, though he was a healthy scratch for one contest in between. The 27-year-old winger's overall game continues to put his playing time at risk due to the threat of being scratched. He's at two helpers, 13 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-6 rating through eight appearances this season, typically in a middle-six role when he's in the lineup.

Labanc posted a power-play assist, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc helped out on a Fabian Zetterlund goal late in the third period. The helper was Labanc's first point in seven appearances this season. The 27-year-old winger has also gone minus-6 with 11 shots on net, eight hits and four PIM. He'll likely remain in a bottom-six role most of the time, though it's also possible he could be an occasional healthy scratch.

Labanc notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc has turned up the offense lately with three goals and two assists over his last five outings. His strong play has helped him get back into a top-six role while the Sharks are dealing with a handful of injuries to wingers. For the season, the 27-year-old has 15 tallies, 33 points, 123 shots on net, 66 hits and a minus-16 rating through 68 appearances.

Labanc scored two goals on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc scored once each in the second and third periods, with his second goal forcing overtime. The 27-year-old has disrupted the Sharks' tanking efforts -- he has three goals and an assist as the team has picked up seven of a possible eight points over the last four games. He's up to 15 tallies, 32 points, 120 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-13 rating through 67 appearances.

Labanc scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc tallied early in the third period to give the Sharks a 2-0 lead. The 27-year-old winger has three goals over his last seven contests despite being shuffled around the lineup. He's had some good moments in 2022-23, but it's hard to see him finding success if he gets stuck on the third line. Labanc has 13 goals, 29 points, 114 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-16 rating through 64 appearances.

Labanc scored a goal, added four hits and logged two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc's goal gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead in the first period, but it was all downhill from there. The winger has two goals over his last three contests, a stretch that has seen him regain a top-six role with power-play time. He's up to 12 tallies, 28 points, 106 shots on net, 55 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 60 games this season.

Labanc scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc snapped a 16-game goal drought -- in which he had just one assist -- with his third-period tally to cut the deficit to 5-4. The 27-year-old has regained a near-everyday role over the last month, but he's been playing on the fourth line. Labanc has 11 goals, 27 points, 103 shots on net, 50 hits and a minus-11 rating through 58 contests overall.

Labanc (personal) rejoined the Sharks for Wednesday's skate, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc missed Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Montreal as he awaited the birth of his child. He has 10 goals and 25 points in 51 contests this season. Labanc hasn't recorded a point over his last 10 outings. The 27-year-old should be an option for Thursday's game against St. Louis.