Labanc was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Including Labanc, the Sharks currently have seven players in the COVID-19 protocols, though they did get back Andrew Cogliano. In Labanc's stead, John Leonard and Alexander Barabanov figure to take on top-six roles. At this point, fantasy players should probably expect Labanc to miss at least the next four games, barring confirmation of a false positive.

Labanc produced a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc had his streaky moments in 2020-21, but he's off to a solid start after a helper in this season-opening contest. The 25-year-old's career-high output is 56 points in 82 games in 2018-19, but he posted just 61 points in the next 125 outings over the last two seasons. He'll open 2021-22 in a third-line role, but a role on the power play could help give him a higher floor, and he's still a modestly physical presence.

Labanc scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc scored in the first period and set up Timo Meier's tally in the second period. The 25-year-old Labanc snapped a five-game point drought Saturday. He's posted 28 points, 127 shots on net, 59 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 54 contests.

Labanc (upper body) scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc tallied at 14:08 of the first period, and his goal stood as the game-winner. The 25-year-old missed one game with an upper-body injury, and he returned to a third-line role, as Alexander Barabanov took Labanc's spot on the top line. Labanc is at 11 goals, 26 points, 116 shots on goal, 55 hits and a minus-8 rating in 48 contests.

Labanc (upper body) will return to action Wednesday against Arizona, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc is expected to return to a prominent role following his one-game absence, skating on the Sharks' third line and top power-play unit against the Coyotes. He's picked up 25 points through 47 games this season.

Labanc (upper body) won't play Monday against Arizona, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc will sit out for the first time this season as a result of this injury. The top-six winger will aim to heal up by Wednesday's rematch with the Coyotes.

Labanc posted an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc was dropped to the fourth line mid-game, but he responded with an assist on Joel Kellman's third-period tally. The 25-year-old Labanc entered Saturday on a four-game point drought. Through 44 contests, he's earned 25 points, 110 shots on net, 49 hits and a minus-9 rating while primarily seeing top-line usage.

Labanc scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc's tally at 8:01 of the first period tied the game at 1-1, and the Sharks took over from there. The 25-year-old reached the 10-goal mark for the fourth straight year. He's produced 24 points, 97 shots on net, 43 hits and 22 PIM through 39 contests overall.

Labanc recorded a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc helped out on Patrick Marleau's second-period tally, which was the extent of the Sharks' offense Tuesday. The 25-year-old Labanc has three points in his last two games. For the year, the winger has 23 points, 93 shots on net, 40 hits and 22 PIM through 38 contests.

Labanc scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Labanc was credited with the opening tally at 4:37 of the first period. He also helped out on linemate Evander Kane's second-period goal. Labanc has 22 points (nine goals, 13 apples), 92 shots on net, 37 hits and 20 PIM through 37 contests this season. He's not as notable as Kane or center Logan Couture, but Labanc has earned his place on the Sharks' top line.