Drew O'Connor
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Fri 3/29/24 2:13 PM

O'Connor scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has goals in back-to-back games for just the second time this season. Even with the acquisition of Michael Bunting, it's been O'Connor who has found himself playing with Sidney Crosby the most following the departure of Jake Guentzel. The 25-year-old O'Connor has already set new personal bests in goals (12), assists (15), shots (137) and games played (69) this season.

Drew O'Connor
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Wed 3/13/24 12:47 AM

O'Connor had two shots and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the last three games due to a concussion, O'Connor returned to his regular spot on the wing on the second line being centered by Evgeni Malkin. O'Connor finished with two shots, two hits and an even rating in 18:07 of ice time. The 25-year old winger only has six points since the All-Star break and even though he is playing second-line minutes, he is not a player that can be relied upon for production. He did not see any power-play time tonight.

Drew O'Connor
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Tue 3/12/24 6:39 PM

O'Connor (concussion) will play Tuesday against Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor will skate on the second line following his three-game absence. He has accounted for nine goals, 21 points and 110 shots on net over 60 games this season.

Drew O'Connor
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Tue 3/12/24 12:22 PM

O'Connor (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus the Senators on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor took the ice in a second-lone role alongside Evgeni Malkin and Reilly Smith at the game-day skate, so all signs seem to point to his involvement Tuesday. The 25-year-old New Jersey native is currently mired in a five-game pointless streak during which he's managed just five shots. Despite the recent slump, O'Connor has already set career highs this season in goals (nine), assists (12) and games played (60).

Drew O'Connor
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Sun 3/10/24 12:45 PM

O'Connor (concussion) won't play Sunday versus the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor's will miss a third consecutive game since suffering a concussion in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Columbus. The 25-year-old center has nine goals and 21 points in 60 games this season. Noel Acciari is expected to center Pittsburgh's fourth line in O'Connor's absence.

Drew O'Connor
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Sat 3/9/24 2:50 PM

O'Connor (concussion) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Boston.
EDGE Analysis
It will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without O'Connor. He has nine goals and 21 points in 60 outings in 2023-24. The 25-year-old will likely serve in a middle-six capacity once he's healthy.

Drew O'Connor
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Thu 3/7/24 11:44 AM

O'Connor (concussion) will not be in the lineup against Washington on Thursday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
With O'Connor on the shelf, the Penguins will need at least one of Noel Acciari (upper body) or Jansen Harkins (upper body), who have both been deemed game-time decisions, to slot into the lineup. Otherwise, the club will need to recall another forward from the minors. Even with his injury, O'Connor has already set new personal bests in goals (nine), assists (12) and games played (60) this year.

Drew O'Connor
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Tue 3/5/24 10:14 PM

O'Connor left Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets due to a concussion.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor didn't play after the second period. He will be out until he is able to pass the concussion protocol. The Penguins may need to call up a forward, as they only have 11 healthy forwards on the roster since Jansen Harkins (upper body) and Noel Acciari (upper body) are also injured.

Drew O'Connor
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Fri 2/23/24 11:38 AM

O'Connor tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor set up Kris Letang's tally in the first period before adding a goal of his own in the second, beating Cayden Primeau with a wrister to extend Pittsburgh's lead to 3-1. O'Connor now has goals in back-to-back games and five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five contests following a seven-game point drought. The 25-year-old forward is up to a career-best 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) through 54 games this season.

Drew O'Connor
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Thu 2/15/24 11:24 PM

O'Connor provided an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has assists in consecutive games after going seven contests without a point. He set up Reilly Smith for a first-period marker Thursday, with that tally being the game-winner. O'Connor has played a middle-six role this season, logging 17 points, 93 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 51 outings overall. That's unlikely to be enough offense to get him on the radar in most fantasy formats.