Patrick Eaves RW FA Wed 5/4/16 3:48 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (lower body) will not play in Game 4 on Thursday, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Heika, Eaves stayed behind and skated Tuesday while the team traveled to St. Louis for the upcoming contest. He remains day-to-day.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Tue 5/3/16 9:23 AM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (lower body) did not travel to St. Louis for Tuesday's Game 3 against the Blues, the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though merely considered day-to-day, Eaves is expected to miss a second straight contest after taking a puck off the skate in Friday's Game 1. Tyler Seguin (lower body) also stayed behind in Dallas.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Mon 5/2/16 1:18 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (lower body) skated on Monday morning.
EDGE Analysis
While Eaves has been day-to-day, his teammate Tyler Seguin has missed the majority of the playoffs thus far. In Eaves' absence, Valeri Nichuskin has drawn into the lineup to fill the winger's spot. It is believed that Eaves will return for Game 3 on Tuesday, but his status will most likely be updated further before then.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Sun 5/1/16 2:48 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (lower body) will sit out Sunday's Game 2 against the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
While Eaves is just considered day-to-day, Valeri Nichuskin will draw into the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch for each of the last two contests. The 32-year-old winger will now aim to rejoin the lineup for Game 3 on Tuesday but the team should update his status again before then.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Sat 4/30/16 1:56 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's Game 2 against the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
The report also notes that Eaves' injury is not believed to be serious, indicating the 31-year-old winger may be available for Sunday's matchup with St. Louis. The Stars will hope that Eaves will be good to go Sunday, as he's been a consistent source of offense through Dallas' first seven postseason contests, notching five points (two goals, three assists) over that span. Those keeping tabs on the 2003 first-round pick's availability can expect an update on his status prior to puck drop Sunday afternoon.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Fri 4/29/16 11:55 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves suffered an undisclosed injury during Friday's Game 1 against the Blues, Mark Stepneski of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eaves spent just 11:41 on the ice Friday after averaging 15:56 over six games in the Round 1 victory over Minnesota. At this point the severity of his injury remains unclear, but Valeri Sceviour will be in line for added exposure if Eaves is forced to sit out Game 2 on Sunday.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Fri 4/15/16 12:42 AM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves lit the lamp on the power play while also registering an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-0 win against Minnesota in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Eaves has struggled this year, managing only 17 points in 54 appearances. Injuries have been the obvious downfall of the 31-year-old's campaign, but the playoffs are when it really matters and the winger delivered in Game 1. The veteran has never surpassed four points in postseason play, but with Dallas expecting a deep run, Eaves is well on his way to setting a new mark.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Thu 4/7/16 5:19 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves (mid body) will not play Thursday night against the visiting Avalanche, The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday is now Eaves' last chance to play before the regular season comes to a close. He's a bottom-six forward averaging a mere 12:53 of ice time this season, but Eaves had picked up the pace with two goals in the last three games.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Wed 4/6/16 4:06 PM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves is suffering from a mid-body injury, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact nature of his injury remains unclear, but it appears the issue could threaten his status for Thursday's contest. Even if it does, the winger's potential absence would likely go largely unnoticed considering he owns just 17 points in 53 games. For those keeping tabs, it's probably best to check back again on game day for an update on his status.
Patrick Eaves RW FA Wed 3/23/16 8:52 AM
Patrick Eaves
RW FA
Eaves scored the game-winner on the power play Tuesday against Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
That's goals in back-to-back games for Eaves. Getting time on the top power play unit suits Eaves well. He had a nice run late last season as well when he got bumped to the top power play unit. He could become a sneaky play while Tyler Seguin is out because he'll be playing with a dynamic group on the man advantage.