Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Sat 12/3/16 11:54 AM

Kunitz (lower body) participated in Saturday's morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision against the Wings, Root Sports Pittsburgh reports.
EDGE Analysis
He took part in the team's line rushes with Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel, an indication that he'll likely play Saturday. Despite missing six games, Kunitz leads Pittsburgh with 59 hits while scoring 11 points (2G, 9A) in 18 games.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Thu 12/1/16 5:23 PM

Kunitz (lower body) will not play Thursday against the Stars, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
The winger will have to wait until Saturday for a possible return. Kunitz has stated that he wants to be fully healthy when he comes back and this gives him that chance. Jake Guentzel will likely continue to play top-six minutes in his absence.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Tue 11/29/16 10:50 PM

Kunitz (lower body) won't play Wednesday but could return as soon as Thursday or Saturday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was a full participant in Tuesday's practice but said he has "more improvement to go." Coach Mike Sullivan noted that Kunitz is closer to returning than when the Pens coach recently labeled him as "week-to-week."

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Mon 11/28/16 10:10 AM

Kunitz (lower body) continues to make progress but isn't close to returning, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pittsburgh's power play is scoreless in its last 13 attempts, largely due to the absence of Kunitz and Patric Hornqvist (concussion). Coach Mike Sullivan noted that he hopes to have Hornqvist back in the lineup "soon" but that Kunitz is "not as close" to returning.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Mon 11/21/16 11:36 AM

Kunitz is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
It is unclear when Kunitz picked up this injury, but it seems he will be out for some time given his week-to-week classification according to coach Mike Sullivan. The winger has already been placed on injured reserve to clear space on the 23-man roster for youngster Jake Guentzel.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Mon 11/21/16 9:59 AM

Kunitz was designated for injured reserve Monday with an undisclosed injury, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team have yet to release any details regarding Kunitz's injury which comes as a surprise for fans and fantasy owners alike. The winger logged 17:40 of ice time in Saturday's overtime defeat to the Sabres while tallying a power-play assist. With four points in his last five games, the veteran has been a crucial piece of the Pens offense lined up alongside Evgeni Malkin. After placing Kunitz on IR, Pittsburgh called up Jake Guentzel from the minors.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Fri 11/18/16 10:26 PM

Kunitz registered two assists -- one on the power play -- during Friday's 3-2 overtime win against the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz came into Friday battling a lower-body ailment, but it's safe to say that's no longer an issue. The 37-year-old now has 10 points on the season, but even more importantly, it was the first time he's been in the box score as a result of the power play. The veteran isn't a force during the man advantage, although when you average 2:02 of ice time on special teams, it's natural to expect more production.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Fri 11/18/16 6:40 PM

Kunitz (lower body) is in the lineup for Friday night's road matchup with the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz remains on the second line with Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust and will look to keep up his consistent offensive production against an Islanders squad that is allowing 3.06 goals per game, the seventh worst mark in the league. He will also retain his place on the first power play line where he will look to notch his first PP points of the season.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Fri 11/18/16 12:57 PM

Kunitz (lower body) will be a game-time decision Friday against the Islanders, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz, who has been playing alongside Evgeni Malkin, has steadily compiled points this season, including two goals and an assist in his last five games. The biggest knock on the winger so far this season is his lack of production on the power play. Despite averaging 1:46 of ice time per night with the man advantage, the veteran has yet to record any points on the PP. If he is cleared to play Friday, you can likely expect Kunitz to slot back onto the Pens' second line.

Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Thu 11/17/16 3:09 PM

Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite getting bumped down to the Penguins' second line, Kunitz is quietly compiling stats as he has garnered two goals, six helpers, and 54 hits while averaging 16:11 of ice time per night. The team did not provide a timeline for how long the winger might be out and have not ruled him out Friday against the Islanders. If Kunitz is unable to give it a go, Pittsburgh may decide to keep Tom Sestito on the 23-man roster if he clears waivers rather than bringing in a replacement from the minors.