Michalek (upper body) will miss Monday's game against the Canucks, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek reportedly suffered the injury during Saturday's contest, and it will now cost him Monday as well. His absence will likely open the door for Stefan Elliott to rejoin the lineup, making the blueliner's next chance to return Thursday against the Flames.

Michalek is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury he suffered in Saturday's game against the Oilers, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly what caused Michalek's injury Saturday, but it appears the issue could put his availability for Monday's game in doubt. He should receive an update at some point between morning skate and the contest providing a bit more clarity on his status.

Michalek returned to the lineup Saturday, recording two hits and two blocked shots in the contest against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek was considered questionable for the game, but ended up playing and getting himself in the scorebook with a couple of stats. The blueliner doesn't provide much on the offensive end, and has averaged just 17:11 of ice time this season.

Michalek (lower body) is questionable for Saturday night's showdown with the Kings, per Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett.

EDGE Analysis

If Michalek is unable to suit up for the fourth consecutive game, he won't have to wait long for the next contest as the Coyotes go right back to work Sunday night against the Avalanche. In related news, defenseman Nicklas Grossmann will return from an upper-body injury Saturday, which gives the Coyotes even less incentive to rush Michalek back.

Michalek (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek skated Monday, but still isn't ready to return to the Yotes' lineup, and will miss a fourth-consecutive game Tuesday as a result. The 32-year-old blueliner will hope to return to action Saturday against the Kings following the NHL's holiday hiatus.

Michalek (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Coyotes will hope to get Michalek back as soon as possible, as they've been terrible defensively during his two-game absence, allowing at least five goals in each of their last two contests. They'll be without the 32-year-old blueliner for at least one more game, however, as his next opportunity to return to Arizona's lineup won't come until Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.

Michalek has a lower-body injury, and according to Coyotes coach Dave Tippett, the defenseman will not play Thursday night versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek is a suffocating defenseman who probably would have helped disrupt the Columbus offense Thursday night. However, his absence will barely shake things up in the fantasy realm since he only has three points in 27 games this campaign.

Michalek (illness) will return for Tuesday night's game against the Predators, Sarah McLellan of Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek's illness caused him to miss last Saturday's game against the Senators, but evidently he's no worse for the wear and ready to lace his skates for another contest. Unfortunately, he hasn't recorded a point since the second game of the season.

Coach Dave Tippett indicated Monday that Michalek (illness) was feeling better, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek missed Saturday's game against the Senators because of the illness, but it appears the issue is largely behind him. Barring a setback of some kind, it seems likely he'll be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Predators.

Michalek will not play in Saturday's game against Ottawa due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Michalek has recorded just two points this season for the Coyotes. Connor Murphy is expected to see more time on the ice with Michalek sidelined.