Rakell scored a power-play goal on eight shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell was the only Penguin to beat Spencer Martin, and he was one of their best players in the loss, which was closer than it looked. The 29-year-old Rakell has four goals and one assist through eight games, but he has yet to get on the scoresheet in consecutive contests this year. He's added 34 shots on net, 10 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while working in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit.

Rakell collected a first-period goal and assist, but the Oilers rallied to claim a 6-3 victory over the Penguins on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell appears to be starting to earn a defined role with the Penguins. The 29-year-old right winger scored a combined 87 goals for the Ducks from 2015-18 but had little impact (four tallies) during his first run with the Penguins. So far this season, Rakell is attempting to make up for the lost campaign, collecting three goals in six outings. He also was credited with his first assist Monday, aiding Sidney Crosby on his first-period tally.

Rakell scored his second goal of the season against Los Angeles on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell managed just four goals in his 19 games with the Penguins last season after coming over at the trade deadline. With a new long-term contract in hand, the 29-year-old Swede has kicked off the campaign with a pair of goals through the opening four contests. Paired with Evgeni Malkin on the Pens' second line, Rakell should continue to rack up points this year.

Rakell signed a six-year, $5 million AAV deal with the Penguins on Monday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh acquired Rakell from Anaheim last season and he notched 13 points in 19 games with his new team. The 29-year-old winger will be locked into the Penguins' top six for at least the next few years. Since scoring 69 points during the 2017-18 campaign, Rakell has yet to surpass the 45-point mark. On top of his regular role, he should be expected to see time on the team's second power-play unit.

Rakell notched four goals, nine assists and 48 shots in 19 games with the Penguins this year.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell was solid in his brief time in Pittsburgh but was forced to miss most of the playoffs, appearing in just two of the seven games against the Rangers. In those outings, the Swede posted six shots but failed to get himself onto the scoresheet. While the team would likely want to bring Rakell back, the number of big-name players that need new deals could limit the club's ability to offer him a market-value deal.

Rakell (upper body) will play Sunday against the Rangers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell will return from a five-game absence after he was injured in Game 1 on May 3. The 29-year-old winger will skate in a second-line role alongside Evgeni Malkin. He scored 13 points while averaging 17:01 of ice time in 19 games after the Penguins acquired him from Anaheim.

Rakell (upper body) is a game-time decision for Game 7 against the Rangers on Sunday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old hasn't played since Game 1 on May 3, when he was knocked out of the game due to injury after logging just 4:28 of ice time. Rakell was a solid contributor after coming over from Anaheim in trade -- chipping in 13 points in 19 regular-season games with the Penguins -- so his return would be welcomed in what figures to be quite a Game 7 battle at Madison Square Garden.

Rakell (upper body) will not play Friday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell was considered a game-time decision Friday but he'll end up missing his fifth straight game. The 29-year-old appears to be close to returning, so he could be an option for Game 7 on Sunday if the Rangers tie the series Friday.

Rakell (upper body) will be a game-time decision Friday for Game 6 against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell has been out since Game 1 with an upper-body injury following a hit from Ryan Lindgren. If the 29-year-old forward is able to go on Friday he could see an expanded role with Sidney Crosby (upper body) ruled out. Rakell had four goals and nine assists in 20 games after joining the Penguins at the trade deadline.

Rakell (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't be available against the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. In 20 games since joining the Penguins, the 29-year-old Swede has recorded four goals and nine assists, including one power-play point, and should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value once given the green light to suit up.