O'Connor garnered an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor hasn't produced much in the way of offense this season, registering just four points in 17 outings. Still, the 25-year-old has been a mainstay on the Penguins' third line and could set new personal bests this year in games played and points even with his slow production. His high marks in those categories are 46 contests and 11 points, set last season.

O'Connor garnered a helper in Monday's 4-3 defeat to Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor appears to have cemented himself in the Penguins' lineup, appearing in all nine games to open the season while averaging 12:25 of ice time. The 25-year-old New Jersey native is still looking for his first goal of the campaign and has managed just two assists.

O'Connor agreed to terms on a two-year. $1.85 million contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor logged 46 games for the Pens last season in which he recorded five goals on 62 shots, six assists and 63 hits while averaging 9:49 of ice time. With his new contract in hand, O'Connor should be in contention for regular appearances in the lineup, likely in a bottom-six role, where he should be capable of reaching the 20-point threshold.

O'Connor (upper body) will suit up against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor put together a decent 2022-23 campaign in which he tallied five goals, six assists and 61 shots in 45 games played, all of which are career bests. Looking ahead to next season, the 24-year-old winger will need a new contract but as a restricted free agent should be back with the Pens.

O'Connor (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Columbus, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor's status versus Columbus may not be determined until Pittsburgh takes the ice for pregame warmups. He's picked up 11 points through 45 games while skating in a bottom-six role this season.

O'Connor (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor will miss his second consecutive contest. He has registered 11 points and 61 shots on goal in 45 appearances this season. Alexander Nylander will be in the lineup instead.

O'Connor (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor missed Saturday's clash with the Red Wings due to his upper-body issue but could be ready to return against Chicago. The bottom-six winger is currently stuck in an 18-game goal drought during which he managed three assists, 21 shots and 20 hits while averaging 10:30 of ice time. If O'Connor can't play Tuesday, Alexander Nylander figures to step into the lineup.

O'Connor (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus Detroit, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor took a Matt Dumba hit in the first period Thursday and while he returned to action for the final two periods, he is unable to play Saturday. O'Connor has five goals and 11 points in 45 games this season. Consider him day-to-day.

O'Connor was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor was sent down Friday in what was a paper move to save salary cap space and make him eligible for the AHL playoffs. O'Connor has eight points in 27 games with the Penguins this season.

O'Connor was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has chipped in eight points, 40 shots on goal and 41 hits in 27 top-level games this season. He has been productive of late, notching two goals and one assist in his past four NHL appearances.