Pettersson's positive COVID-19 result was confirmed by the team and is displaying some symptoms, according to coach Mike Sullivan.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Pettersson is dealing with COVID-19 symptoms will extend the amount of time he needs to spend in the league's protocols. Prior to being sidelined, the 25-year-old defenseman registered one goal on nine shots, three assists and eight hits in eight games while averaging 18:29 of ice time. Without Pettersson available, Pierre-Olivier Joseph figures to make his 2021-22 season debut.

Pettersson entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson will have to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before being cleared to rejoin the Penguins. The 25-year-old blueliner has tallied four points through eight games this campaign.

Pettersson scored a goal and added two assists in a 7-1 win over Toronto on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old rearguard potted his first goal of the year with 6:01 left in the second period, jumping into a rush and beating Jack Campbell with a wrist shot blocker side. Pettersson also set up a pair of Drew O'Connor goals for the first three-point effort of his career. Pettersson leads the NHL with a plus-10 rating through the first five games of the season.

Pettersson wrote his name on the scoresheet for the first time this season with an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson has failed to get over the 10-point mark in the past two seasons but should be able to crest that threshold in 2021-22. Still, the defenseman's ceiling is likely in the 20-25 point range, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.

Pettersson recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson set up the third of Jeff Carter's four goals in the contest, which came at 4:36 of the second period. The 24-year-old Pettersson has contributed three points in his last two games, although it's important to note the Penguins tallied 15 times in that span. The Swede has only nine points, 45 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-7 rating in 46 outings.

Pettersson scored a goal, dished an assist and added a pair of hits in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson opened the scoring just 1:44 into the first period. He also set up a Sidney Crosby goal to give the Penguins a 3-0 lead in the second. The 24-year-old Pettersson hasn't done much on the scoresheet this year with eight points in 45 outings. He's added 44 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-5 rating.

Pettersson posted an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson earned the secondary helper on a Colton Sceviour goal at 2:35 of the first period. The 24-year-old Pettersson has three assists in his last six outings. For the year, he's produced six points, 28 shots on net, 39 hits, 31 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating in 33 appearances. He's a third-pairing defenseman, so there's little need for fantasy managers to track his progress.

Pettersson posted an assist and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson collected his first assist of the year on Evgeni Malkin's third-period tally. The 24-year-old Pettersson also has a goal, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 15 games. Expect the Swede to remain in a bottom-pairing role for much of the campaign.

Pettersson (upper body) was minus-2 with two shots and one hit in Tuesday's 3-1 setback to Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson, who had missed the previous nine games with his injury, logged just over 14 minutes of ice time on Pittsburgh's third defensive pairing in his return and saw substantial duty on the penalty kill. The 24-year-old provided 22 points in 69 games last season but has just one goal through five contests in 2020-21.

Pettersson (upper body) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Pettersson is back in action after spending nine games on injured reserve. The 24-year-old collected 22 points over 69 games last season. He's slated to skate on the third pairing with Cody Ceci.