Chris Kunitz LW FA Fri 4/29/16 2:14 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz (undisclosed) is day-to-day after being struck with a puck while sitting on the bench Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The 36-year-old was hit by the puck early in the overtime period, and left the game immediately after. Head coach Mike Sullivan said that he believes Kunitz will be okay for Saturday's Game 2, but be sure to check back for further updates prior to puck drop.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Sun 3/27/16 7:27 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz (upper body) will play in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz took the ice for warmups and his availability was confirmed shortly thereafter. He scored his 17th goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Red Wings, but he then missed the entire third period after taking a big hit from Pavel Datsyuk.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Sun 3/27/16 7:09 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz (upper body) took part in pre-game warmups Sunday, a good sign for his availability against the Rangers, NBCSP reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left winger missed most of Saturday's game after taking a Pavel Datsyuk hit to the upper body. There's been no official confirmation he'll play at Madison Square Garden, but the pre-game skate is an encouraging sign.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Sat 3/26/16 5:45 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz opened the scoring for the Penguins in their 7-2 thrashing over the Red Wings on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, he also sustained an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's road match against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz was injured late in the second period Saturday after Pavel Datsyuk of all people leveled him to the ice, ending his day after skating for 10:18. It's rather ominous that he's already considered a game-time call for Sunday's evening contest, but then again, not all that surprising given that he was shaken up pretty good after the hit and taken straight to the locker room.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Sat 3/19/16 8:12 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz scored for the third time in five games Saturday against Philadelphia. He also collected an assist in a 4-1 victory.
EDGE Analysis
Since starting the season with three points in 23 contests, Kunitz has put up 14 goals and 31 points in 44 games. The forward has nine goals and 17 points in 27 games against the Capitals, Sunday's opponent.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Tue 3/15/16 11:02 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz scored his 14th goal of the season -- and second in three games -- Tuesday against the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Considering it looked like he was playing on borrowed time early in the season, the 36-year-old has put together a respectable 34 points in 67 contests. He's already registered a career-high 235 hits, giving fantasy owners the uncommon forward who helps out in both points and hits.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Sat 3/12/16 12:57 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz registered a goal in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
The 36-year-old left winger scored his first goal since Feb. 29, earning his 15th point in 19 games. Despite being a seasoned veteran who moves the puck fluidly and is a useful asset alongside linemates Sidney Crosby and Patric Hornqvist, Kunitz has had a difficult time putting the puck on net this season.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Mon 3/7/16 4:51 PM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz may not be getting the accolades of some of his teammates, but has tallied four points in his last six contests.
EDGE Analysis
Kunitz is often thought of more as a physical grinder who plays next to Sidney Crosby. Yet it is that type of tough play, especially around the net, that has seen the 36-year-old score 12 goals and 20 assists on the year. In addition to his even-strength contributions, the winger has also potted five points on the power play while averaging over two minutes of ice time per game with the man advantage.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Fri 2/19/16 2:02 AM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz collected a pair of assists and a plus-2 rating Thursday in a 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
He helped out on both of Phil Kessel's goals, as the Penguins returned their prized offseason acquisition to the top line with Sidney Crosby and Kunitz. Even with a couple games off the scoresheet, the 36-year-old Kunitz still has 15 points and a plus-11 rating in his last 13 contests as his own renaissance alongside Crosby continues.
Chris Kunitz LW FA Tue 2/16/16 12:13 AM
Chris Kunitz
LW FA
Kunitz went top shelf with a wrister Monday, netting his 11th goal of the season in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
The Penguins have scored only two goals in the last three games, with Evgeni Malkin (knee) sitting out all three tilts. Kunitz, who missed his shootout attempt, has compiled six goals and 13 points in the last 12 games. For a player who appeared washed up earlier in 2015-16, the left winger has surprised just about everyone with his performance. At one point in the last year, Kunitz scored only six goals in 62 contests.