McLeod scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod's point streak is up to four games (one goal, three assists). The empty-netter was his first goal since Nov. 21 versus the Blackhawks, though he had six assists over the 11 contests between goals. The center is now at 18 points, 40 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 33 appearances, and he continues to see time in all situations, including a middle-six role at even strength.

McLeod distributed two assists and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod had the primary helper on each of the Sabres' first two goals, scored by Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn respectively. With the pair of apples, McLeod is up to eight assists, 13 points and 31 shots on net through 22 games this season. After an up-and-down start to the season, the 26-year-old center is currently on the rise again with back-to-back multi-point performances. He's been a strong developing option for the Sabres over the past two seasons and is on track to challenge the 53-point mark, his career high that he set in 79 games a year ago. With both Josh Norris (upper-body) and Jiri Kulich (ear) on injured reserve, McLeod should continue to skate top-six minutes for the Sabres, which gives him decent fantasy value in deep leagues.

McLeod scored an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod snapped a two-game point drought in what turned out to be a very productive performance for Buffalo, with each of the top-six forwards recording at least two points. McLeod hasn't been very productive of late despite holding a steady top-six role. He has four points (two goals, two assists) in 10 appearances since the beginning of November.

McLeod scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod had been limited to just one assist over his previous seven games. The 26-year-old center came up clutch while killing a penalty in the third period, tying the game and ultimately forcing overtime, where Mattias Samuelsson lifted the Sabres to a comeback win. McLeod is up to four goals, including two shorties, as well as five assists, 22 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 18 appearances. He remains a key part of the Sabres' top six and sees ice time in all situations.

McLeod scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod is on a four-game point streak, earning a goal and four assists in that span. The second-line center has three tallies, seven points, 11 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 10 appearances this season. He's logged a shot on goal in just five contests so far, though he is not known for being a high-volume shooter after scoring 20 goals on just 97 shots in 2024-25.

McLeod notched two assists and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod has four points through seven contests, but they've come in a pair of two-point performances. His effort Wednesday saw him set up a Jack Quinn power-play tally at 4:15 of the third period before feeding Josh Doan at even strength a few minutes later. McLeod has added nine shots on net, six blocks and a minus-2 rating this season while filling a second-line role at even strength. He'll need to show more consistency on offense to be an option for fantasy managers, though he's worth a look if that happens considering his 20-goal, 53-point campaign in 2024-25.

McLeod scored two goals, one shorthanded, in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old center took advantage of an Ottawa turnover to pocket a shortie in the second period that tied the game at 2-2, then McLeod snapped home an insurance tally early in the third. The goals were his first points in four games to begin the campaign, but he's been seeing a consistent shift on the second power-play unit along with his middle-six duties at even strength and spot on the penalty kill. McLeod delivered a career-high 20 goals and 53 points in 79 regular-season games in 2024-25, and that level of production seems repeatable this season.

McLeod signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Sabres, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod entered the free agency period as one of a few key restricted free agents that the Sabres had yet to lock in, so this is a big piece of business to get done. After being acquired by Buffalo from Edmonton in July 2024, the 25-year-old had, by far, his best season as a pro, posting 20 goals and 33 assists across 79 games. With his new contract in hand, the 6-foot-3 pivot will continue to play an important middle-six role with the Sabres.

McLeod scored an empty-net goal on five shots and added two assists in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod earned a point in each period, setting up linemates Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka before burying his empty-netter. That proved to be a vital insurance goal, as the Flyers brought the game back within one a few seconds after McLeod scored. It was a career year across the board for McLeod -- his 53 points matched his combined total from the previous two seasons. He ends with 20 goals, 33 helpers, 97 shots on net and a plus-13 rating across 79 appearances. He'll need a new contract as a restricted free agent this summer, and he's likely due a big raise from his previous $2.1 million cap hit.

McLeod scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod is up to three goals and seven assists over his last six contests. The 25-year-old has emerged as a reliable all-situations player in 2024-25, with more shorthanded points (five) than power-play points (two). He's at 19 goals, 48 points, 85 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 71 outings overall.