Schultz signed a two-year contract worth $4 million annually with the Capitals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

After five years with the Penguins, Schultz will find a new home in D.C. The 30-year-old blueliner recorded a career-high 51 points during the 2016-17 season, but he's struggled to stay healthy since then, averaging just 46 games over the last three years. Schultz is still considered a solid defenseman even if he doesn't light up the scoresheet anymore, and he's slated to line up on Washington's second pairing with likely power-play minutes next season.

Schultz posted a power-play helper, two blocked shots and four PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz ended a 21-game point drought with his helper on Jason Zucker's second-period tally. The 29-year-old Schultz also missed 23 games in that span due to injuries. He's been limited to nine points, 42 blocks, 75 shots and a minus-7 rating in 40 outings this year.

Schultz was held off the scoresheet against Los Angeles on Wednesday, his 12th straight game without a point.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning to the lineup, Schultz is averaging 19:01 of ice time, which includes 1:25 with the man advantage, but he still hasn't picked up a point. With John Marino (jaw) sidelined, the team has been forced to rely solely on Kris Letang to provide offensive production from the blue line thanks to Schultz's extended slump. Until Marino is given the green light, Schultz figures to continue running the No. 2 power-play unit, if only for a lack of other viable options.

Schultz (lower body) is slated to suit up versus Pittsburgh on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz returns to action following a 16-game stint on the sidelines due to his lower-body injury. The blueliner is set to partner up with Chad Ruhwedel on the third pairing but should get a look with the No. 2 power-play unit as well. Injuries have limited the 29-year-old to just 27 games this year, in which he's tallied eight points and 62 shots while averaging 20:17 of ice time.

Schultz (lower body) has been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz practiced with the team in a regular sweater prior to Tuesday's clash with Philadelphia, indicating he is close to returning. With the extra time off thanks to the All-Star break and Pittsburgh's bye week, the Penguins faithful will no doubt be expecting to see the blueliner back in the lineup against the Flyers on Jan. 31. Even if cleared to play, coach Mike Sullivan will almost certainly label the 29-year-old as a game-time decision, though by activating Schultz off IR, the club has removed an additional step in the process already.

Schultz (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz took part in Monday's practice session in a regular jersey, which led to some speculation he could be available Tuesday. Instead, the club will give the blueliner the All-Star break to fully recovery. Expect coach Mike Sullivan to label Schultz a game-time call if he is ready to play versus the Flyers on Jan. 31.

Schultz (lower body) might be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Flyers, as he told reporters, "I was full out today. We'll see. Obviously, I want to play, but you want to be smart with these things."

EDGE Analysis

Schultz return to the lineup would mean a relegation to the press box for Juuso Riikola or Chad Ruhwedel. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old Schultz notched two goals, six helpers and 62 shots in 27 appearances. Once cleared to play, the blueliner should retake his spot with the No. 2 power-play unit.

Schultz (lower body) skated with Pens' skill coaches Ty Hennes and Matt Cullen on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike Sullivan didn't provide an update on Schultz's timeline, but the fact that the blueliner was back on the ice and traveling with the team is a step in the right direction. In six games between extended injury absences, the University of Wisconsin product failed to register a point despite logging 18:00 of ice time per game, including 2:03 with the man advantage. Once cleared to play, Schultz figures to bump Juuso Riikola or Chad Ruhwedel back up to the press box.

Schultz is considered week-to-week due to his lower-body injury, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz suffered an apparent knee injury in his first shift versus Calgary on Tuesday. The blueliner came back out during a stoppage to test out the leg but was unable to give it a go. At minimum, the 29-year-old will be sidelined the remaining two outings of the Penguins' Western Canada road trip. The added time off thanks to the Christmas break could limit the number of games Schultz misses. Juuso Riikola will slot into the defensive pairings with Schultz on the shelf.

Schultz was evaluated for a lower-body injury after Tuesday's game against the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

This provides a little more clarity as to the nature of Schultz's injury, but there was no update on how long the defenseman will be out. Schultz was injured on his first shift of the game.