McCann (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With this move, McCann will be out until at least Feb. 18, but he doesn't have a clear timetable yet. The 24-year-old forward has five points and a plus-2 rating through 11 games. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, Zach Aston-Reese (shoulder) is expected to return as soon as Thursday to replace McCann in the lineup.

McCann (lower body) was designated as week-to-week after coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He is going to be week-to-week at this point with a lower-body injury."

EDGE Analysis

The news effectively rules McCann out for at least the Pens' next two outings though it could certainly be longer. Prior to getting hurt, the 24-year-old center was stuck in a five-game goal drought during which he managed just one assist and six shots. With McCann sidelined, it could open up a spot on the third line for Zach Aston-Reese (shoulder) who is nearing a return and could be activated prior to puck drop versus the Islanders on Thursday.

McCann (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, which means he could still be an option against the Islanders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McCann could benefit from the extra time off after the team's clash with the Devils on Tuesday was postponed. If Ontario native is unable to suit up Thursday, it could open up a spot in the lineup for Zach Aston-Reese (shoulder), who appears to be nearing a return to the ice following an extended layoff.

McCann (lower body) was still being evaluated Monday and missed the team's practice session. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He is still being evaluated for a lower-body injury. He obviously did not skate today. We should have more of an update tomorrow."

EDGE Analysis

McCann -- who was injured against the Islanders on Saturday -- finds himself in a bit of a slump, as he is currently bogged down in a four-game pointless streak. If the natural center is unable to play versus the Isles on Thursday, Zach Aston-Reese (shoulder) could be in line to replace him in the lineup as McCann works his way back into action.

McCann is being evaluated for a lower-body injury, per head coach Mike Sullivan.

EDGE Analysis

McCann left Saturday's game versus the Islanders with the injury. It's safe to say he's questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Devils at this time. If the 24-year-old can't play, Colton Sceviour would likely enter the lineup.

McCann left Saturday's game versus the Islanders in the first period with an undisclosed injury, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was injured midway through the first period and did not return from the locker room at the start of the second. Details on his injury are sparse at this stage, but there may be an update after the game. The Penguins continue their road trip Tuesday in New Jersey, giving McCann a couple of days to get healthy.

McCann received a $10,000 fine but avoided a suspension for elbowing Philadelphia's Travis Sanheim in Friday's loss.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was handed the maximum allowable fine under the CBA, but he'll be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Capitals. The 24-year-old has impressed to start the season, recording two assists and six shots on net through the first two games.

McCann will have a disciplinary hearing Saturday for elbowing the Flyers' Travis Sanheim in Friday's contest.

EDGE Analysis

The play happened in the second period, and McCann received a minor penalty when it occurred. He may not be clear of extra punishment, as the disciplinary hearing could lead to a suspension or a fine. An update on McCann's punishment should arrive later Saturday.

McCann secured a two-year, $5.88 million contract with Pittsburgh on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a disappointing postseason in which McCann served as a healthy scratch in Game 3 against Montreal, the Penguins have decided to extend the restricted free agent for two more years. The Ontario native has moved all around Pittsburgh's lines but should slot in as the third-line center next season. Just because he signed a new contract, McCann could still be on the trade block for general manager Jim Rutherford.

McCann is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 against Montreal, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. He is a presumed healthy scratch.

EDGE Analysis

McCann hasn't received the "unfit to play" label, so this appears to be a coach's decision in favor of Sam Lafferty, who is in the lineup Wednesday. McCann provided solid secondary scoring in the regular season (35 points in 66 games) and skated 7:43 of power-play time across Games 1 and 2, so his scratch comes as a bit of a surprise. By comparison, Lafferty recorded six goals and seven assists in 50 games this season.