Chris Kunitz netted a pair of power-play goals, including the game winner in overtime, to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 series lead against the Islanders. He also had an assist and five shots in the contest. Kunitz enjoyed one of his better regular seasons despite the lockout-shortened schedule and he seems to have rediscovered that touch after a sluggish start to the playoffs.

Chris Kunitz skated alongside Evgeni Malkin and James Neal in Saturday's finale against Carolina and he may start the playoffs there as well. Even if Sidney Crosby is available for Game 1 Wednesday night against the New York Islanders, Kunitz may remain with Malkin and Neal. If that were to happen then Jarome Iginla would joined Crosby and Pascal Dupuis.

Chris Kunitz joined Jarome Iginla and Evgeni Malkin on Pittsburgh's top line during Monday's practice. "We immediately had some comfort level putting Chris on that line with Geno," coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's what we'll definitely be seeing going forward, starting in Carolina." James Neal is out with a concussion and Sidney Crosby is sidelined with broken jaw, so the decision to move Kunitz up wasn't a difficult one to make. He has amassed 20 goals and 46 points in 39 contests this season.

Chris Kunitz contributed two assists in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win over Toronto. He moved into second place in the league scoring race with 39 points in 28 matches. His linemate Sidney Crosby sits in first place with 47 points (12 goals, 35 assists) this campaign. Kunitz also leads the NHL with a plus-23 rating. He is enjoying a fantastic year and should be started in all formats.

Chris Kunitz enjoyed a phenomenal night as he scored three goals and added two assists in the Penguins 6-1 win over the New York Islanders. The combination of Kunitz and Sidney Crosby was unstoppable on this night, as Crosby racked up five assists by counting on every play that Kunitz did. James Neal got in on the fun with a goal and two assists while Pascal Dupuis scored twice and Kris Letang registered a pair of helpers.

Chris Kunitz seems to have the Midas Touch when it comes to bringing out the best in the Penguins' star players. Both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have enjoyed their best succeeses with Kunitz on their left side. For his part, Crosby loves playing with Kunitz. "He has a consistency about him," Crosby said. "He just does so many little things, maybe things that people don't always realize. He has the ability to create space for you. He is so good on the forecheck, and he's got that ability to use it to force turnovers and to open things up for me. And you know he's always going to the net." Look for Kunitz, who is third in NHL scoring with 31 points, to continue playing with Sid the Kid.

Chris Kunitz is in the midst of a career-high seven game points streak. He also has a personal-best five-game goal-scoring streak. It helps when you're on the same line as Sidney Crosby. "Chris does a lot of little things well, to be a good complementary guy to play with," coach Dan Bylsma said. "He goes hard to the net, he forces turnovers, he's a physical guy. And, maybe more so this year than others, he's moved into that slot area and been a weapon with his shot and being open in that area. He's done that really well." He has 14 goals and 17 assists, and he is a very strong play right now.

Chris Kunitz scored a pair of goals and added an assist for the Penguins in a 5-4 comeback win over Philadelphia Thursday night. Playing the wing alongside the best passer in the world certainly has its advantages, as Kunitz stands sixth in the NHL with 14 goals and fourth with 31 points. James Neal, Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis all tallied for the Pens while Crosby recorded three assists in the win.

Chris Kunitz potted a goal in a 4-3 win over the Lightning on Monday night. The physical Pittsburgh winger has been on fire this season playing once again alongside Sidney Crosby (a goal and an assist tonight). With the marker tonight, Kunitz now has 12 goals and 28 points in 23 games in this 48-game shortened season.

Chris Kunitz scored two goals and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 7-6 overtime victory on Saturday. Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists, giving him 34 points in just 22 games. Brandon Sutter and Matt Cooke each scored twice for the Penguins. Beau Bennett, Simon Despres, Deryk Engelland, James Neal, and Brooks Orpik each registered an assist.