Kunitz missed practice with a maintenance day Sunday for Pittsburgh, which did not practice Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike Johnston said he rested Kunitz because the team plays three games in four days -- he's not expected to miss Wednesday in Vancouver. The winger has looked more comfortable since being pushed to the third line, scoring two goals in his last four games. Kunitz's game is better suited for a bottom-six role but if he continues playing well he could find himself back with Sidney Crosby, given the team's penchant for changing lines.