Tkachuk (upper body) will not play on the upcoming two-game road trip, but he is still considered day-to-day, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk absence will extend to at least seven straight contests with the news that he's out this weekend. With the team out of playoff contention, for the most part, the star winger should be allotted ample time to rest and recover as he prepares for the offseason. Tkachuk will now take aim at returning for Thursday's matchup against the Blue Jackets as the Flames hold on to slim hopes of a postseason berth.

Tkachuk (upper body) is still considered day-to-day and will not be in the lineup against Anaheim on Wednesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk will miss his fifth consecutive game due to his upper-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the Scottsdale native was bogged down in an eight-game goal drought in addition to going pointless in four straight. Despite the recent lack of production, the winger should resume top-six minutes once given the all-clear to return -- although when that will happen remains to be seen.

Tkachuk (upper body) will not play in either matchup of the team's upcoming two-game road trip, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk thus can be ruled out for his third-and-fourth-straight games for the Flames as he continues to nurse an upper-body injury stemming from a collision with the Islanders' Mathew Barzal. The team should update his status again when it returns home from the west coast swing, but Tkachuk's next opportunity to play arrives Wednesday. If he's unavailable for that game, it will be interesting to see if the 20-year-old winger leaves with the Flames as they embark on another two-game road trip.

Tkachuk (upper body) won't be fit to play in Friday night's home game versus the Sharks, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news doesn't come as a surprise, as it was reported Thursday that Tkachuk has no timeline for his return. Calgary is in serious jeopardy of missing the postseason, and losing its second-highest scorer -- No. 19 has 24 goals through 68 games -- for any length of time is obviously not going to help matters.

Tkachuk (upper body) will not dress for Thursday's game against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk remains day-to-day, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, but coach Glen Gulutzan also indicated that he does not have a timeline for return. The star winger will likely be evaluated daily moving forward, with his next opportunity to rejoin the lineup arriving Sunday when the Flames travel to Las Vegas.

Tkachuk (upper body) will not be available for Tuesday's game against the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk departed Sunday's game against the Islanders early because of the issue after tripping over the Islanders' Mathew Barzal. His absence from the lineup boosts Sam Bennett into a top-six role, with Michael Frolik being a top candidate to join the power play. Tkachuk will now take aim at rejoining the action Friday against the Sharks.

Tkachuk exited Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders after colliding with Mathew Barzal, Kristen Anderson of Postmedia reports, and didn't return to the contest.

EDGE Analysis

During the play, Tkachuk tripped over Barzal who was down on the ice, and appeared to hit his head or neck against the boards as he tumbled over, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports. Tkachuk has been especially hot since the New Year, reeling off 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists) in 30 games, and should have his status updated before Tuesday's game against Edmonton. If he's unable to go, Sam Bennett figures to draw into his spot on the second line.

Tkachuk had two helpers in a 5-1 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk is on fire right now -- he's riding a six-game, eight-point streak that includes four goals. And he has 11 points (eight goals) in his last nine games. Tkachuk is taking a step forward from his rookie season and has a bright, if not abrasive future.

Tkachuk scored a power-play goal and added an assist during Thursday's 4-3 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

The two-point showing improves Tkachuk to 21 goals and 20 assists through 56 games for the campaign, as he continues to build on last season's strong rookie showing. Additionally, his 13 points with the man advantage, 145 shots and 47 PIM check out as solid peripheral numbers. Tkachuck is locked into a top-six role and skates with the No. 1 power-play unit, so fantasy owners can expect the 20-year-old winger to continue providing rock-solid numbers.

Tkachuk scored two goals in the third period, including the game-winner with 1:05 remaining, Sunday against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames rallied from a 2-0 deficit and were able to complete the comeback thanks to Tkachuk. The feisty forward has scored in back-to-back games and fired 11 shots on goal in the process. Tkachuk has now hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career and is up to 39 points in 54 games. The 20-year-old is a dynamic fantasy forward who is very valuable in most fantasy settings.