Petry (upper body) skated before Pittsburgh's practice Tuesday, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Petry is making progress, but he isn't expected to return Tuesday versus Vancouver. He has three goals and 12 points in 28 games this season. When Petry does make his return, he will likely serve on one of the top two pairings.

Petry (upper body) traveled with the Penguins for their two-game road trip, Pens Inside Scoop reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Based on his designation for long-term injured reserve, Petry can't be activated before Sunday's matchup with Arizona but the fact that he is with the team is certainly a positive sign for his recovery. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran blueliner was stuck in a 13-game goal drought during which he notched five assists, 20 shots and 41 hits while averaging 23:02 of ice time.

Petry (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Taylor Haase of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Petry, whose placement is retroactive to Dec. 11, will be out for at least 10 games and 24 days as result of the move to LTIR. He has produced three goals, 12 points, 44 shots on net, 54 blocks and 89 hits in 28 games this season. Pittsburgh also announced Tuesday that Mark Friedman and Drew O'Connor had been recalled from the AHL.

Petry is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and won't play against the Stars on Monday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Petry's absence will see Kris Letang restored to the No. 1 power-play unit, though the move likely would have been made eventually regardless. With Petry sidelined, Pierre-Olivier Joseph will likely see the biggest uptick in ice time while Chad Ruhwedel will slot back into the lineup. Prior to getting hurt, Petry was stuck in a 13-game goal drought during which he recorded five assists, 20 shots and 41 hits.

Petry left Saturday's game with 1:51 remaining in the third after being hit into the boards by Sabres forward Alex Tuch.

EDGE Analysis

He had delivered five hits on the night. He was holding his left arm, but after the game, he told Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports that he's "doing fine." Tomorrow could be a different day for Petry, so watch for further news.

Petry secured a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Petry is faring well in his first campaign with the Penguins. He's registered three goals to complement nine assists through 27 games, and the veteran blueliner has shown up as usual on the defensive end, having contributed 54 blocked shots and 84 hits.

Petry registered one assist, five hits and one shot versus Carolina on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Petry logged over 25 minutes of ice time for just the second time this season while Kris Letang (illness) was sidelined. If Letang remains unavailable versus Vegas on Thursday, Petry should continue to feature prominently on the blue line, including with the No. 1 power-play unit.

Petry dished out a game-high seven hits during Friday's 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Petry showed off a variety of skills during Friday's Hockey Hall of Fame game. The 34-year-old defenseman compiled a season-high for delivered checks and has collected 26 hits over his past five outings. Petry also added three shots and three blocks during 21:04 of ice time versus the Maple Leafs.

Petry scored a goal, logged six hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Petry tallied the Penguins' third goal of the game. With Jan Rutta (upper body) and Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) exiting in the second period, things got dicey when Petry briefly left the contest in the third period, but he was ultimately able to return before the end of the game. The 34-year-old defenseman ended an eight-game point drought with his tally. He has two goals, three assists, 19 shots on net, 40 hits, 23 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-1 rating in 13 outings this season.

Petry scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

After helping set up Rickard Rakell for the Penguins' third goal of the game late in the first period, Petry fired home his first goal of the season early in the second, before ending his night with a helper on a Jeff Carter tally in the third. Petry now has four points through his first four games with Pittsburgh, and his spot on the team's star-studded first power-play unit could lead him to a career-best campaign.