Kunitz suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game against Philadelphia, and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with the Canucks as a result.

EDGE Analysis

Kunitz suffered the lower-body injury in Thursday's tilt when he collided with Philadelphia's Claude Giroux and fell awkwardly into the boards. If he's unable to go Saturday, Sergie Plotnikov will likely slot into the Penguins' lineup in his absence. Expect an update on Kunitz' status following Saturday's morning skate.

Kunitz left Thursday's game after colliding with the Flyers' Claude Giroux and didn't return. Pens coach Mike Sullivan had no update on his injury following the game.

EDGE Analysis

The left winger appeared to fall backwards into the boards in front of the Philadelphia bench, perhaps injuring his back or tailbone. Kunitz assisted on two goals -- including one on the power play -- before leaving.

Kunitz potted his third goal in four games Monday in St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

He's shooting with confidence after starting the season with only five goals in his first 40 contests. It would be unwise to count on similar production the rest of the way, but he's worth a play while he's hot. He's dished out only eight hits during his recent little scoring streak but it's doubtful fantasy owners are complaining.

Kunitz continued his strong career play against Tampa Bay on Friday, notching his second goal in as many games.

EDGE Analysis

The left winger entered Friday with 24 points in 25 games against the Lightning. He added to that total with a laser-beam slap shot from the top of the left circle, giving the Pens a regulation tie. Kunitz scored a goal against the Hurricanes on Tuesday and will square off against the 'Canes on Sunday.

Kunitz scored his sixth goal -- and second in 17 games -- Tuesday in Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Kunitz turned back the clock Tuesday, registering a team-high four shots (his second straight game with four shots). He missed Monday's practice with a maintenance day and finished Tuesday with only one hit. Kunitz makes for an interesting play against Tampa Bay on Friday: the forward has 14 goals and 24 points in 25 career contests versus the Lightning.

Kunitz, who missed Monday's practice with a maintenance day, took part in Tuesday's morning skate and will play against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Pens coach Mike Sullivan continues to give his 36-year-old battering ram occasional days off in an effort to keep him fresh. Kunitz leads Pittsburgh with 162 hits and is on pace to shatter his career high of 211 (set in 2014-15). The left winger has scored only five goals and 13 points in 41 games, though the team has committed to Kunitz on the top line with Sidney Crosby and David Perron in recent action.

Kunitz scored his fifth goal of the season -- a power-play marker -- in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The score snapped a 10-game goal-scoring slump. He also added five hits for the third time in four games. Kunitz now has two goals on the man advantage in 2015-16 -- his first power-play goal in a 4-0 win over Toronto on Oct. 31.

Kunitz extended his point streak to five games Friday with a late, third-period assist against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The left winger finished with a season-high 10 hits. Kunitz now has eight points (1G, 7A), 22 hits and a plus-7 rating during his five-game hot streak.

Kunitz will look to extend his point streak to five games Friday against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

A point Friday would match his longest streak since December of 2013. The besieged forward has seven points (1G, 6A) and a plus-6 rating in his last four games. He also has delivered 49 hits in his last 11 tilts. While Kunitz's best days are behind him, he's playing well right now on a line with Sidney Crosby and Beau Bennett. The hasty retirement of Pascal Dupuis also gives him a little bit more slack as a top-six forward -- providing he maintains his strong play.

Kunitz assisted on Pittsburgh's lone goal Sunday, giving him six points in the last three games.

EDGE Analysis

He's adding confidence to an already physical game. Kunitz leads the Pens with 102 hits -- 40 more than Ben Lovejoy's second-highest team total -- and makes for an interesting fantasy pickup while he's hot. Keep in mind that Pittsburgh plays just two times in the coming week, Wednesday and Friday.