O'Reilly's fourth of the season got Buffalo on the board in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

As is often the case, O'Reilly led all Sabres forwards in ice time with 23:27, and also finished with a team-high five shots on goal and three takeaways. He's again been the bright spot for a middling start for the Sabres, and his versatility and consistency makes him an attractive fantasy asset. He now has eight points in nine games and on pace to set a career-high - his best season to date was in 2012-13 when he scored 64 points.

O'Reilly tallied an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly has struggled since a hot start to the season where he had two goals and five points in his first three games. Now the focal point of the Sabres offense with Jack Eichel (ankle) still sidelined, O'Reilly will see increased attention from opposing defenses in the next few weeks, but should still be an effective contributor for fantasy owners.

O'Reilly scored a pair of goals and had two assists in Sunday's win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

A dominant effort from O'Reilly, who logged 20:32 of ice time. The 25-year-old put up 21 goals and 60 points in his first season with the Sabres and appears destined for another successful season as the team's top-line center. Use him well.

O'Reilly will suit up for Opening Night on Thursday against the Canadiens, Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's return will be a boost to fantasy owners and fans alike as he slots into his normal spot anchoring both the Sabres' top line and their number one power-play unit. In his first year with Buffalo, the 25-year-old racked up 21 goals and 39 helpers, but was a minus-16 throughout the season. The center averaged 21:44 during the 2015-16 campaign which is comparable to the type of minutes you see from defenseman and contributes to his top-end fantasy value.

O'Reilly (back) is "unlikely" to play Thursday against Montreal, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though O'Reilly skated Tuesday, the Sabres have given not officially made any statements on O'Reilly's status. Consider him day-to-day until further notice. There will be a better indication of whether or not O'Reilly will suit up Thursday during the pre-game skate.

O'Reilly (back) was on the ice for practice again Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly was dealing with some back spasms recently but his presence at practice again Tuesday seems to suggest he's headed towards playing in the team's opener Thursday. The team should provide an official status for him at some point before the contest.

O'Reilly (back) skated Sunday and is making good progress according to head coach Dan Bylsma.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly exited last Wednesday's preseason contest because of the back issue, but the rest has reportedly helped him. More on his status should arise as the regular season opener nears but he's making good progress toward potentially being ready.

O'Reilly (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale in Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's injury has been diagnosed as back spasms, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. O'Reilly's absence in Friday's game is thought to be precautionary and he is being listed as day-to-day. He should be all systems go for opening night in Buffalo.

O'Reilly left Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina with a lower body injury and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear at this point how the ailment was sustained but with the NHL season just over a week away, his remainder on the bench could just be precautionary. The team is likely to provide details of his condition following the game.

O'Reilly has been added to Team Canada's World Cup roster in place of the injured Tyler Seguin, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's addition to the team comes as a result of a mild knee injury to Tyler Seguin, who is expected to be off of skates for 7-to-10 days. O'Reilly played 71 games for the Sabres in 2015-16, racking up 21 goals and 39 assists.