Lafferty (illness) will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Bruins, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty missed Thursday's 3-1 loss to Calgary due to a flu bug that has been making its way through the Chicago dressing room, but he was back on the ice for Saturday's morning skate. He has one goal and one assist in 17 appearances this season.

Lafferty (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flames, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty's illness was revealed Wednesday, and he will miss a game. The 30-year-old has been far from a lock to be in the lineup even when healthy, so it's not yet clear when he might make his next appearance.

Lafferty (illness) might not be available for Thursday's game against Calgary, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty missed Wednesday's practice. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 28 despite being available, so his illness may not impact Chicago's short-term plans. The 30-year-old has a goal and an assist in 17 outings in 2025-26.

Lafferty posted an assist and four hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty snapped an 11-game drought with a helper on Nick Foligno's second-period tally. This was Lafferty's fourth straight game in the lineup, and it's a positive that he stayed in over Dominic Toninato even with Foligno returning from a hand injury. Lafferty is now at two points, six shots on net, 20 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 17 outings this season.

Lafferty has failed to record a point in his last 11 appearances after going scoreless with two shots on net and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty has been scratched nine times during his slump, though he has played in six of the Blackhawks' last 10 games. The 30-year-old has mostly filled a fourth-line role when he plays, which limits his scoring potential. He's at one goal, five shots on net, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 16 outings this season. Lafferty is a non-factor in fantasy as long as his usage remains limited.

Lafferty scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty got the puck near the blue line, made a couple of moves and slotted home a shot at 13:34 of the third period to put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2. It's a show of skill for the 30-year-old, who has spent a lot of time in the press box so far -- this was just his fifth appearance of the campaign. The goal was also his first shot on net of the year to go with four PIM, seven hits and a plus-1 rating. He may still find himself out of the lineup once Andre Burakovsky (illness), Frank Nazar (abdomen) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) are all healthy again.

Lafferty was traded to Chicago from Buffalo for a 2026 sixth-round pick Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty struggled to produce offensively last season, managing just seven points in 60 regular-season outings for the Sabres. In his previous stint in Chicago, the 30-year-old winger was significantly more productive, generating 21 points in 51 contests. Lafferty's primary on-ice value comes as a penalty killer, a role that doesn't exactly translate into fantasy production -- though he did manage four short-handed goals with the Hawks in 2022-23.

Lafferty scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty netted a goal late in the third period, which didn't ultimately impact the result. He has two goals over eight contests since returning from a groin injury. The 30-year-old winger has been limited to part-time duties on the fourth line this season, picking up just four goals, three assists, 49 shots on net, 89 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-13 rating across 58 appearances.

Lafferty scored a goal and dished out three hits in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Lafferty's return from a four-game absence with a groin injury was productive from his fourth-line role. He tallied the fourth goal of the game for the Sabres off a helper from Connor Clifton. Lafferty now has three goals and six points across 51 appearances this season. The 30-year-old right winger has taken a step back offensively this year after setting a career high of 13 goals a season ago. While it is best to fade Lafferty in most fantasy formats, Buffalo's combination of playing without pressure and their recent surge in the offensive zone could give the winger some value if he can become a consistent contributor on the scoresheet.

Lafferty (groin) will return to the lineup against Washington on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last four games, Lafferty will replace Isak Rosen on the fourth line. The 30-year-old Lafferty has two goals, five points, 42 shots on net and 80 hits in 50 appearances this season.