Okposo scored three goals on five shots during a 6-3 victory over the visiting Red Wings on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo, who entered Thursday with three goals in 25 games, notched his first hat trick since Feb. 7, 2016. The 34-year-old right winger opened on the fourth line with Zemgus Girgensons and Peyton Krebs and scored twice during the Sabres' four-goal second period. His third marker, an empty-netter, capped the scoring.

Okposo logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo set up Lawrence Pilut's second-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. The 34-year-old Okposo has two goals and an assist in his last five outings, though he also missed one game with a lower-body injury in that span. The winger is up to 13 points, 51 shots, 27 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 25 contests, though he's often been limited to bottom-six minutes.

Okposo (lower body) found the back of the net in Saturday's 5-2 win against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo scored on an empty net at 19:08 of the third period. He also logged four shots and two hits in 14:58 of ice time. The 34-year-old returned to the lineup after missing Thursday's contest because of the injury.

Okposo (lower body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo sat out Thursday's contest versus Colorado. The Sabres will also get back Jeff Skinner (suspension) versus the Coyotes, so Vinnie Hinostroza and Rasmus Asplund are expected to sit as healthy scratches. Okposo, who has chipped in 11 points in 23 games this season, is slated to return to the fourth line.

Okposo (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luckily for the Sabres, Vinnie Hinostroza (undisclosed), is ready to return and is set to replace Okposo on the fourth line. Buffalo has yet to release an expected timetable for Okposo's recovery.

Okposo (lower body) will be back in the lineup Friday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo will see fourth-line action between Zemgus Girgensons and Tyson Jost. Okposo has missed the last six games with the injury. He has a goal and nine points in 14 games.

Okposo (lower body) has started skating on his own, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo, who hasn't played since Nov. 10, is doing better. It seems doubtful that he will be ready to play Tuesday against Montreal. Okposo is listed as day-to-day.

Okposo (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo, who has been out since Nov. 10, is listed as day-to-day. The Sabres captain has one goal and eight assists in 14 games this season. Henri Jokiharju (facial fracture) was activated in a corresponding move.

Okposo (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Vancouver, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the second game Okposo's missed with what's been called "general soreness." The 34-year-old winger has a goal and eight assists through 14 games this season. His status will be reevaluated before Wednesday's contest with Ottawa.

Okposo (general soreness) will not play against Boston on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo missed practice Friday and then again Saturday. He has a goal and nine points in 14 games this season and had been scoring of late with a goal and seven points in his last seven games. Consider him day-to-day.