Fabbri posted two assists, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

One of Fabbri's two helpers came on a Tyler Bertuzzi power-play goal in the second period. The 25-year-old Fabbri posted 18 points in 30 games last year before an upper-body cost him the end of the season. He's once again in a top-six role with 40-point potential even on a not-so-great team, but the biggest challenge for the Ontario native will be staying on the ice after an injury-riddled career to date.

Fabbri has drawn praise from Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill after depositing three goals in as many games this preseason, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

"Robby Fabbri has played his (rear) off so far in the preseason and in practice," Blashill said. "He's been a great example of the competitiveness we're going to have to have to be successful. He's been outstanding. Really can't say enough about him on a day-t-day basis." Fabbri -- who has two exhibition assists to boot -- missed the final 17 games last season, but fantasy managers are quick to overlook the missed time considering the skilled winger has overcome much more significant health obstacles in his career, namely a comeback from two torn ACLs during his tenure with the Blues. Fabbri seems to be gelling as a flanker to newcomer Pius Suter on the second line, so consider drafting the former in the late rounds of deep fantasy leagues.

Fabbri (upper body) practiced Thursday, The Athletic's Max Bultman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri missed the last 17 games of the 2020-21 season with an upper-body injury, but his participation in Thursday's on-ice session indicates he's been given the all-clear by Detroit's training staff. The 25-year-old winger tallied 10 goals and 18 points through 30 games with the Red Wings last campaign.

Fabbri (upper body) won't be available for Detroit's final two games of the season versus the Blue Jackets on Friday and Saturday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri, who's been sidelined since early April with an upper-body injury, will finish the campaign with 18 points, 58 shots and a plus-3 rating in 30 contests. He's been practicing in a non-contact capacity since April 26, so it's probably safe to assume he'll be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season.

Fabbri (upper body) will miss a 13th consecutive game Thursday versus Carolina, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri began practicing in a non-contact jersey Monday, but with only four games left on Detroit's regular-season schedule, it's starting to look more likely than not he won't return in 2020-21. If that ends up being the case, Fabbri will finish the campaign having totaled 18 points in 30 contests.

Fabbri (upper body) donned a non-contact jersey in practice Monday, so he isn't expected to return Tuesday in Columbus, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri is expected to miss a 12th consecutive game Tuesday. He'll hope to get back on game ice Thursday in Carolina and resume building on his season total of 18 points through 30 games. Fabbri will need to be removed from IR before he's eligible to suit up.

Fabbri (upper body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus Dallas, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri will miss a 10th straight game Thursday, but his day-to-day label suggests he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. He's picked up 10 goals and 18 points through 30 games this campaign.

Fabbri (upper body) won't be an option against Chicago on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri will be out of action for a seventh consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the winger managed just one goal in his previous eight appearances while averaging 18:36 of ice time. With just 10 games remaining, Fabbri could be in danger of missing the rest of the season if he doesn't get back to 100 percent soon.

Fabbri (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri is still on injured reserve, and he'll miss a sixth straight game. The 25-year-old skated Sunday, but it doesn't sound like he's taken any contact reps in practice yet. His next chance to play is Saturday's rematch against the Blackhawks.

Fabbri (upper body) will miss his fifth consecutive game Monday when the Red Wings face the Hurricanes on the road, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fabbri remains on injured reserve and without a clear timetable for his return. He reportedly participated in an optional skate Sunday, but fantasy managers will want to see him take contact in practice before they prepare to activate him from the virtual injured list.