Hayes notched a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes found the back of the net for the first time since Jan. 12, when he scored a goal in the 5-2 loss to the Lightning, and he also notched his first multi-point effort in 2024-25. The 32-year-old has five points in 10 outings in January, but given that he's racked up only 12 points in 32 appearances, he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy value in most formats, especially given his bottom-six role.

Hayes scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-3 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period, but the Penguins couldn't nurse the level score to overtime, as the Lightning scored three times in the last 3:03 for the win. This was Hayes' third goal in his last six games, and he's added 17 shots on in that span. For the season, the 32-year-old forward has contributed 10 points (five on the power play), 39 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 28 appearances, mainly in a bottom-six role.

Hayes scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes had a team-low 9:33 of ice time, but he was able to make an early impact with a tally midway through the first period. He's scored in two of the last four contests since he returned from a nine-game stint as a healthy scratch. Hayes has six goals, three assists, 34 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings overall, and he's unlikely to see anything more than bottom-six minutes.

Hayes scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes hadn't scored in his last seven games, and he was also scratched for nine consecutive contests from Dec. 12-31. New year, new opportunity -- Philip Tomasino (lower body) is week-to-week, so Hayes has a chance to regain a foothold in the Penguins' bottom six. For the season, Hayes has five goals, three assists, 29 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 24 appearances. He's unlikely to produce enough offense to help in fantasy.

Hayes notched a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has three points over seven contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old helped out on a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period. Hayes is up to seven points, 21 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-10 rating over 21 outings this season. He's a bottom-six option at even strength, but his power-play role could earn him some interest in deep fantasy formats.

Hayes scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes' tally was part of a four-goal first period for the Penguins. The 32-year-old center recently missed eight games due to an upper-body injury. He was struggling before that absence, but he looks poised to maintain a fourth-line role now that he's healthy again. Hayes is at five points, 18 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-9 rating through 16 contests, and two of his four goals have come on the power play.

Hayes (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup against Utah.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins assigned Vasily Ponomarev to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. Hayes will return from an eight-game absence versus Utah on Saturday. He has earned three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and seven hits in 14 appearances this season.

Hayes (upper body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Friday versus the Jets, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes was considered a game-time decision, but the Penguins may not want to put him in line to play on back-to-back days right after an injury. Friday will be his eighth straight absence, and he should be considered questionable to play Saturday versus Utah.

Hayes (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Winnipeg on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes will need to be activated off injured prior to suiting up in a contest, including Friday's matchup with Winnipeg. The 32-year-old center has missed the last seven contests due to his upper-body injury. Even before getting hurt, Hayes was stuck in a six-game pointless streak dating back to Oct. 22 versus Calgary.

Hayes (upper body) will not suit up for Tuesday's home game versus the Lightning, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes will miss a seventh consecutive game, but he skated with the group Tuesday, a positive sign in his recovery. The left-shot forward could replace Samuel Poulin or Matt Nieto in the lineup when he's ready to return. Hayes has accounted for three goals and an assist through 14 games.