O'Connor set new personal bests in games (79), goals (16) and assists (17) this season while averaging 15:45 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

It was a career year for O'Connor that was bolstered by the departure of Jake Guentzel. With an opening on the top line, it was O'Connor who found himself playing on Sidney Crosby's left wing. In that spot, the 25-year-old O'Connor registered 12 of his 33 points this year. Unless the Penguins add a top-six winger in free agency, O'Connor should start 2024-25 in a top-six role.

O'Connor scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor scored for a third straight game and earned his first multi-point effort since March 14. The 25-year-old's hard-working style has earned him looks in a top-line role, and he continues to pay off. He's up to 16 goals, 33 points, 158 shots on net, 53 hits, 57 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 77 outings overall. O'Connor has found another gear offensively in 2023-24 after earning just 17 points in 78 games across his first three seasons.

O'Connor scored a goal on three shots in an overtime win versus Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has goals in back-to-back games -- he's racked up five tallies in his last nine outings. The 25-year-old center has been thriving while playing on Sidney Crosby's line following the departure of Jake Guentzel. On the year, O'Connor has set personal bests in goals (15), assists (16) and shots on net (155).

O'Connor scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor forced overtime with a goal 13:38 into the third period, swiping a loose puck past Ilya Samsonov to tie the game 2-2. It's the first goal and second point in five games for O'Connor after he scored in his previous three contests. The 25-year-old forward is up to 14 goals and 30 points, both career highs, through 75 games this season. O'Connor should offer some upside down the stretch while playing on Pittsburgh's top line with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.

O'Connor scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has goals in back-to-back games for just the second time this season. Even with the acquisition of Michael Bunting, it's been O'Connor who has found himself playing with Sidney Crosby the most following the departure of Jake Guentzel. The 25-year-old O'Connor has already set new personal bests in goals (12), assists (15), shots (137) and games played (69) this season.

O'Connor had two shots and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last three games due to a concussion, O'Connor returned to his regular spot on the wing on the second line being centered by Evgeni Malkin. O'Connor finished with two shots, two hits and an even rating in 18:07 of ice time. The 25-year old winger only has six points since the All-Star break and even though he is playing second-line minutes, he is not a player that can be relied upon for production. He did not see any power-play time tonight.

O'Connor (concussion) will play Tuesday against Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor will skate on the second line following his three-game absence. He has accounted for nine goals, 21 points and 110 shots on net over 60 games this season.

O'Connor (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus the Senators on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor took the ice in a second-lone role alongside Evgeni Malkin and Reilly Smith at the game-day skate, so all signs seem to point to his involvement Tuesday. The 25-year-old New Jersey native is currently mired in a five-game pointless streak during which he's managed just five shots. Despite the recent slump, O'Connor has already set career highs this season in goals (nine), assists (12) and games played (60).

O'Connor (concussion) won't play Sunday versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor's will miss a third consecutive game since suffering a concussion in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Columbus. The 25-year-old center has nine goals and 21 points in 60 games this season. Noel Acciari is expected to center Pittsburgh's fourth line in O'Connor's absence.

O'Connor (concussion) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Boston.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without O'Connor. He has nine goals and 21 points in 60 outings in 2023-24. The 25-year-old will likely serve in a middle-six capacity once he's healthy.