Labanc is awaiting the birth of his child and won't be in the lineup versus Montreal on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc's game has been struggling of late, as he remains stuck in a 10-game pointless streak during which he managed 20 shots, 11 hits and three blocks. With Labanc unavailable, new additions Andreas Johnsson and Fabian Zetterlund are set to make their Sharks debuts on a line with Tomas Hertl.

Labanc may not play Thursday against the Golden Knights as he could return to San Jose for the upcoming birth of his child, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc finally returned to the lineup Tuesday as he had been a healthy scratch the previous four games and eight of the last 10. The winger has 10 goals and 25 points in 46 games this season. Stay tuned.

Labanc was a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was talk of an illness going around the Sharks' locker room, but it apparently hasn't reached Labanc at this time. Noah Gregor scored a goal while playing in Labanc's usual top-line role Saturday, so this will be a playing-time situation to monitor after the All-Star break.

Labanc (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc has 10 goals and 25 points in 45 contests this season while averaging 15:29 of ice time. Sharks coach David Quinn previously told Pashelka that the team is dealing with some illness issues, so it wouldn't be surprising if Labanc's absence is linked to that. Noah Gregor, who entered Saturday's action averaging 12:24 of ice time, is projected to take Labanc's place on the top line with Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl.

Labanc scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc opened the scoring in the first period, but he failed to do his defensive diligence on one of the Coyotes' tallies. The 27-year-old was benched for about half of the middle frame, then went on to pick up an assist in the third. This was Labanc's third two-point outing in his last six games -- he's put up goose eggs in the other three outings in that span. The winger has 10 goals, 25 points, 75 shots on net, 35 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 41 contests.

Labanc notched two assists and fired three shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc set up both of Timo Meier's second-period tallies. This was Labanc's second multi-point effort in the last four games, as he continues to contribute fairly regularly in a top-six role. The winger is up to nine tallies, 14 assists, 70 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 39 appearances this season.

Labanc (undisclosed) recorded five hits in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc was questionable for the contest after exiting Thursday's game against Philadelphia in the third period because of the injury. He logged 15:26 of ice time Saturday, including 3:03 on the power play, but he didn't record any shots or points. The 27-year-old has nine goals and 21 points in 37 contests this season.

Labanc (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Labanc will play despite exiting Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Philadelphia in the third period. He has notched nine goals and 21 points in 36 games this season. Look for Labanc to play alongside Tomas Hertl and Matt Nieto in Saturday's contest.

Labanc (undisclosed) is expected to be fine after he left Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers in the third period, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc was on the receiving end of a hit from Joel Farabee, which earned the Flyers' forward a two-minute minor penalty for boarding. While Labanc didn't return to the game, head coach David Quinn didn't indicate that this would be a significant issue for the winger. Labanc had another productive outing Thursday with a goal and an assist, giving him nine tallies, 21 points, 64 shots on net and a minus-3 rating in 36 appearances. Another update on his status should surface before Saturday's game in Dallas.

Labanc scored an empty-net goal on a power play and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc finished off the Sharks' strong win over the Wild with his second goal in the last four games. He's scored four of his eight tallies this season in December. The winger has 19 points, 62 shots, a minus-3 rating, 20 PIM and 22 hits through 34 contests while mainly working in a top-six role with time on the second power-play unit.