Harkins (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins is out indefinitely after undergoing hand surgery Friday. He won't be eligible to play until at least April following his placement on the LTIR list. Harkins has picked up four assists and 73 hits in 43 games this season.

Harkins broke his hand in a fight with Washington's Beck Malenstyn on Thursday and underwent surgery Friday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins will be out long term according to coach Mike Sullivan. The 26-year-old winger has failed to score in 43 games this season, chipping in with four assists and 73 hits in a fourth-line role.

Harkins (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins returned to action Thursday after missing one game with an upper-body injury, but he was unable to return after a second-period fight with Beck Malenstyn of the Capitals. Harkins has four assists, 73 hits and 21 PIM in 43 games this season.

Harkins (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins missed Tuesday's 5-3 win over Columbus due to his upper-body injury. He has four assists, 14 PIM and 72 hits in 42 appearances this season. Harkins is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Johnny Gruden and Jeff Carter.

Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision heading into Thursday's clash with Washington, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins is currently mired in a 17-game pointless streak and has yet to score a goal in 42 games this season. As such, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting news regarding his availability versus the Capitals. If the winger can't play, Johnny Gruden figures to slide into his place on the fourth line.

Harkins (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins will miss at least one contest after being injured in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton. He has four assists and 36 shots on goal in 42 games this season. Joona Koppanen, who was recalled from AHL WIlkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, will play against the Blue Jackets instead.

Harkins (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins was injured in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Edmonton. He has contributed four assists and 36 shots on goal over 42 appearances this campaign. If Harkins can't play Tuesday, the Penguins could recall someone from the minors or dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards.

Harkins is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after Sunday's loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins dished out three hits and failed to convert on a penalty shot attempt while logging 7:07 of ice time Sunday. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's matchup with Columbus.

Harkins (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins, who missed the past two games, will replace Johnny Gruden in the lineup Sunday against the Kings. The 26-year-old Harkins has four assists, 59 hits and 31 shots on goal in 34 games this season. Gruden and Vinnie Hinostroza were returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday in corresponding moves.

Harkins (concussion) was designated for injured reserve Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkins suffered a concussion in Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg and will now be out of the lineup for at least the Penguins' next two games. Unless Noel Acciari (concussion) is ready to play against Florida on Wednesday, Pittsburgh will need to bring a forward up from the minors or deploy seven defensemen. Harkins is yet to find the back of the net this season in 34 games while adding four assists.