Eakin (upper body) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Sharks, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Eakin missed the last five games and hasn't suited up since Oct. 19 while dealing with an upper-body injury. He's been at practice the last two days and should be back in the lineup Tuesday. The veteran forward scored two points while averaging 13:42 of ice time in three games before the injury.