Okposo is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Given the expected length of his absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see Okposo land on injured reserve in the coming days. The veteran winger has been getting top-six minutes this year, so his absence will leave a sizable hole up front for the Sabres for the foreseeable future. Rasmus Asplund may get the first crack at replacing Okposo, who's picked up 23 points through 37 contests this season, on the second line Thursday versus Dallas.

Okposo (upper body) left Tuesday's game after a hit in the third period, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo went to the locker room after Mark Jankowski scored on a rush after the hit. The 33-year-old Okposo was playing in just his fourth game since clearing the COVID-19 protocols. Head coach Don Granato didn't provide an update on Okposo's status after the contest, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's game versus the Stars.

Okposo logged two assists in a 4-1 win over the Predators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo had missed the last two games under COVID-19 protocols but contributed right away for the Sabres. The 33-year-old has been a steady offensive producer this season, as he has already outpaced his 2019 and 2020 points totals with 21 this season.

Okposo (not injury related) is expected back in the lineup against Nashville on Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo will return from a two-game stint on the sidelines after entering the league's COVID-19 protocols. Prior to getting hurt, the 33-year-old winger managed two points in his previous five tilts while logging 18:29 of ice time per game. With the Sabres seemingly poised to get most of their forward complement back, Okposo could struggle to grab a top-six role.

Okposo (not injury related) exited COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo will not appear in Tuesday's contest with Tampa Bay despite his clearance from protocols, per John Vogl of The Athletic. The 33-year-old has averaged 17:53 of ice time -- 1:28 during the power play -- and has recorded five points through his last 10 performances.

Okposo was pulled from practice Monday and has entered COVID-19 protocols, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo has been enjoying a bit of a bounce-back season following a few injury-marred ones, with 21 points in 33 games to date. That will have to take a temporary back seat, however, as he takes his turn to work through the protocols. The Sabres don't have any games the next three days, so there's a chance the veteran might not miss too much time if he can prove his health quickly.

Okposo recorded a power-play assist and four hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo helped out on a Zemgus Girgensons goal in the final minute of the second period. The 33-year-old Okposo has a six-game point streak, during which he has two goals and five assists. The veteran winger is up to 17 points, 56 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-3 rating through 24 contests. He's poised to exceed the 20-point mark for the first time since 2018-19, though it's unclear how long he can sustain his bounce-back campaign.

Okposo registered two assists, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo set up linemates Brett Murray and Dylan Cozens for goals in the contest. It's been a solid start to the 2021-22 season for Okposo, who now has six goals and nine helpers in 22 contests. He hasn't reached the 40-point mark since 2017-18, but the 33-year-old is enjoying one of his best runs in years. He's added 55 shots, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating, so he could offer some wing depth in deeper fantasy formats.

Okposo scored a short-handed goal on five shots in a 4-1 win over Montreal on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo followed up his own rebound after a thwarted 2-on-1 rush and beat Montreal netminder Samuel Montembeault to give the Sabres a 3-1 lead in the second period. It was the second straight game with a goal for Okposo and gave him five tallies in 19 games on the year.

Okposo scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Okposo opened the scoring midway through the second period, electing to shoot on a 3-on-2 rush and beating Jeremy Swayman short side from the left dot. It was already the fifth goal and 11 point in 19 games this season for Okposo, who had two goals and 13 points in 35 contests a year ago. He's on pace for his first 20-goal campaign since 2015-16 with the Islanders.