Acciari scored a goal on two shots and added five PIM in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari fought Connor Murphy late in the first period before adding a goal in the second. The 34-year-old Acciari continues to be a staple on the Penguins' fourth line, though he's also chipped in two goals over his last three outings. The forward is at three goals, eight points, 23 shots on net, 17 PIM, 33 hits and 17 blocked shots through 24 appearances this season. While he's on pace for his best season in a Penguins sweater, he's unlikely to come anywhere near his career highs of 20 goals and 27 points from 66 games in 2019-20 with the Panthers.

Acciari scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari ended a four-game slump with the second-period tally. The 34-year-old forward continues to fill a bottom-six role, but he's been effective there with four points over nine games since he returned from an upper-body injury. Overall, he's produced seven points, 20 shots on net, 31 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 22 appearances.

Acciari scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

He got the Pens on the board in the first period when his face-off win came back to him after it went off a skate, and he wired a wrist shot past Ville Husso from the left circle. It was Acciari's first goal of the season. He has five points in 15 games, and he's never going to replicate his 20-goal, Cy Young season in Florida in 2019-20. Acciari's limited fantasy value comes from his ability to hit -- he delivered 180 of those last season, but with his limited contributions in other categories, we can't recommend him.

Acciari notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari returned from an upper-body injury that cost him 12 games. He slotted back onto the fourth line and will likely be there a majority of the time moving forward. Through 14 outings this season, the defensive forward has four helpers, 13 shots on net, 21 hits, 10 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating.

Acciari has been activated from injured reserve by the Penguins, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari has missed the last 12 games with an upper-body injury but is set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Stars. Through 13 games, he has three assists, 18 hits, 10 blocked shots and held a plus-3 rating. He will likely resume his role in the bottom six.

Acciari (upper body) is expected to travel with Pittsburgh for its two-game road trip, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari won't be an option for Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay, but the fact that he is traveling with the team could be an indication he's nearing a return. While Acciari won't offer much in terms of offensive upside after picking up just three helpers in 13 games this year, he should see plenty of minutes in a fourth-line role.

The Penguins announced Wednesday that Acciari (upper body) will miss a minimum of three weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, and he's facing a multi-week absence due to an upper-body injury that he sustained against the Maple Leafs on Monday. Justin Brazeau (upper body) is slated to miss a minimum of four weeks, so Danton Heinen should have an opportunity to step up for the Penguins after being recalled Tuesday.

Acciari (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh recalled Danton Heinen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. Acciari will miss at least the next three games, beginning with Thursday's matchup against Washington, after being hurt in Monday's 4-3 loss to Toronto. However, it is unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has contributed three assists, 11 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 18 hits in 13 appearances this season.

Acciari sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's game against the Maple Leafs and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari played just two shifts before departing the contest. If the 33-year-old or Justin Brazeau (upper body) is unable to play Thursday against the Capitals, then the Penguins might call up a forward from the minors, unless they elect to play seven defensemen in the event that they're short up front.

Acciari notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Acciari has played in four of five games for the Penguins to begin the year, though he is likely to rotate in and out of the lineup throughout the campaign. The 33-year-old has a helper, four shots on net, nine hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Acciari's defensive acumen has some value, as does his experience, but the Penguins are looking to see what they can get out of their younger players, which could end up limiting his playing time.