Galchenyuk (lower body) was in the lineup on opening night and had one shot on goal in Pittsburgh's 3-1 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

It had been reported earlier in the week that Galchenyuk would be a game-time decision with his lower-body injury, and the 25-year-old was deemed good to go. A former first-round pick by Montreal, Galchenyuk had 19 goals and 41 assists in 72 games last season for Arizona after having spent his first six years with the Canadiens. Galchenyuk has a 30-goal season on his resume and is someone to keep an eye on now that he's landed in Pittsburgh.

Galchenyuk (lower body) will play in Thursday's Opening Night game against the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The mood early in the day seemed to be optimistic that Galchenyuk would play after he skated alongside Evgeni Malkin in Wednesday's practice session. He has now been confirmed in the lineup and should be utilized normally in season-long and daily lineups.

Galchenyuk (lower body) will be a game-time call ahead of Thursday's Opening Night matchup with Buffalo, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Galchenyuk was slotted onto the second line with Evgeni Malkin at Wednesday's practice session, which is a decent indication he will be available versus the Sabres barring a setback. If the winger isn't able to give it a go, Jared McCann figures to be the most likely replacement for a top-six role. As long as Galchenyuk is playing with Geno, he should be considered a top-end fantasy option.

Galchenyuk (lower body) is expected to rejoin practice Wednesday, though no decision regarding his availability versus Buffalo on Thursday has been made, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Pittsburgh opted to use defenseman Juuso Riikola as a placeholder during Tuesday's session would seem to indicate the club expects Galchenyuk to be available Opening Night. If healthy, the winger will slot into the second line alongside Evgeni Malkin in what team brass hopes will be a fruitful partnership this year. If the two gel, Galchenyuk could be in line to top his career-high 56 points set in 2015-16.

Galchenyuk (lower body) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike Sullivan still considers Galchenyuk as day-to-day, giving him a good chance to play in Thursday's season opener versus the Sabres. When he's healthy, Galchenyuk figures to slot into the top six and flank either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, giving him an intriguing fantasy ceiling.

Galchenyuk was absent from Thursday's practice due to a lingering lower-body injury, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh has just one more preseason game on the schedule, Saturday's matchup with Buffalo. While the priority is having Galchenyuk available for Opening Night, the club no doubt would like to continue giving the winger chances to play alongside Evgeni Malkin to bolster their chemistry. If the pair click, Galchenyuk could be in line to set a new career highs in goals and points this year.

Galchenyuk and Pierre-Joseph Olivier were traded to the Penguins from the Coyotes for Phil Kessel, Dane Birks and a 2021 fourth-round pick, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Galchenyuk was acquired by the Coyotes from the Canadiens in June 2018 and will once again head to a new team one year later. The 25-year-old had 19 goals and 22 assists in 72 games during his lone season in Arizona, and he's exceeded 40 points in five straight campaigns.

Galchenyuk scored 19 goals and added 22 assists through 72 games in the 2018-19 season.

EDGE Analysis

Yes, it looks like the Coyotes lost the trade for Galchenyuk after Max Domi racked up 28 goals and 72 points over 82 games with the Canadiens. However, Domi struggled with the Coyotes as well, as he posted just nine goals and 45 points over 82 games in 2017-18 with the Coyotes. Galchenyuk offered a respectable improvement this year with 10 fewer games.

Galchenyuk scored the Coyotes' first goal Sunday in their win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Galchenyuk leads the Coyotes in goals with 18, but this was his first goal since March 16.

Galchenyuk scored both Coyotes goals in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

One of his goals came on the man advantage. Galchenyuk is up to 17 goals and 38 points in 62 games this season, while firing 139 shots on goal. He does carries a minus-20 rating, and he will likely end the year shy of the 51 points he recorded last season with the Canadiens.