Ristolainen dished out two assists and went plus- 2 in Saturday's win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen finished the season on a three-game, four-point streak. This helped boost the 24-year-old to his fourth straight 40-point season, but he also finished with his sixth straight negative plus-minus rating, bottoming out at minus-41 this season. It's fair to credit that stat to a stagnant offense and Ristolainen's whopping average of 24:38 TOI, but fantasy owners would like to see him improve on those marks next season.

Ristolainen (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will ultimately miss four games due to illness, but he was struggling mightily prior to that. The sixth-year blueliner recorded an atrocious minus-8 rating over the six games before his injury, dropping his season mark to a whopping minus-42. HIs value is certainly diminished in leagues that include the stat, but it jumps in ones that don't thanks to his 39 points over 75 games.

Ristolainen (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

The 6-foot-4 blueliner has now missed the last four games with his ailment. Ristolainen sits just one point shy of his fourth straight 40-point campaign, but it's unclear when he'll return to action.

Ristolainen (illness) will not travel for Saturday's game against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will skip his third consecutive contest due to illness, likely opening the door for either Will Borgen or Matt Tennyson to draw in. The offensive-minded blueliner's next chance to return arrives Sunday against the Blue Jackets.

Ristolainen (illness) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen continues to battle a bug, leaving fantasy rosters without a well-rounded fantasy blueliner (minus rating) for a second straight contest. Will Borgen seems likely to replace him among the pairings for a second straight game, while Ristolainen will need to wait until at least Saturday versus the Islanders to return.

Ristolainen won't draw into Tuesday's game against the Senators due to illness, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given the nature of Ristolainen's absence, he's likely considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's tilt versus the Red Wings. Newly recalled Will Borgen will take Ristolainen's place among the defensive pairings, though Borgen's limited offensive upside will likely leave him off of the power-play units.

Ristolainen provided a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The Finnish defenseman recorded three hits and two blocked shots in the contest. Ristolainen has three assists and 33 hits over his last eight appearances. For the season, he's up to 39 points in 66 games with 203 hits, and he has 104 blocks and 159 shots on goal as well. With production across so many categories and a coveted first-unit power-play position, Ristolainen is a valuable defenseman to fantasy owners that can offset his minus-33 rating.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Panthers, Mike Harrington of TBN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like the big Finn will manage to avoid even one game after getting banged up. Ristolainen has 36 points in 58 games, and is a key cog on the power play. He'll likely be glad to be in the lineup against a Panthers team that ranks in the bottom five in GAA.

Ristolainen will be a game-time call versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen was absent from practice and coach Phil Housley didn't provide any additional details in regard to the nature of the defenseman's ailment. If Zach Bogosian (undisclosed) is also unable to suit up Tuesday, the Sabres may need to bring in a player from the minors to fill out their blue line.

Ristolainen had a power-play assist and five blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

This is the third time Ristolainen has blocked five shots in a game this season. More notably, the assist extended his point streak to four games, and the Finnish blueliner has registered nine assists over his last nine games. With 36 points in 54 games, including 12 on the power play, Ristolainen is a high-end #2 defenseman despite the minus-16 rating he carries.