Rakell finished with two assists in Monday's 3-0 home win against the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell also posted a plus-2 rating with three shots on goal and one hit across 19:09 of ice time. The 30-year-old Swedish veteran has three goals and seven points in seven games in January, already his most points for a single month this season. He'll look to keep up the good work Saturday night as the team embarks on a road trip starting in Vegas.

Rakell delivered a power-play goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell has averaged a point per game since returning from an upper-body injury three weeks ago, adding five goals and five assists in that span. His latest marker arrived courtesy of a wicked behind-the-back pass from Evgeni Malkin at the top of the crease. Rakell has five goals, nine assists and four power-play points through 27 games, which looks much more balanced thanks to his latest hot streak.

Rakell scored a goal in a 3-1 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell showed off his good hand-eye coordination when he deflected in a shot from Erik Karlsson with eight seconds left on a 5-on-3 power play. He has four goals in the last seven games after going without a goal for his first 19 contests.

Rakell produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins found themselves in a 4-0 hole before the first period was done, but Rakell began the comeback attempt by blasting home a one-timer from the high slot with just four seconds left before the first intermission. He's been locked in since returning from an upper-body injury in mid-December, and over the last six games he's delivered three goals and seven points, taking full advantage of an assignment on Pittsburgh's top line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel.

Rakell scored a goal Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Forget the loss -- Rakell snapped an 0-for-2023-24 goal slump and that's cause for a celly. It ended a 20-game goal drought. It's still not enough to warrant rostering him, but he has the scoring prowess to go on a run. Rakell may work his way back to fantasy relevance. You never know, so get on board right now and hold him for a couple weeks.

Rakell (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell appears to be good to go for Monday's contest against Minnesota after being listed as a game-time call following the morning skate. He is slated to play on the top line and the second power-play unit following a 12-game absence. Rakell has produced four assists, 44 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 22 hits in 17 games this season.

Rakell (upper body) will be a game-time call versus Minnesota on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell will almost certainly be given another crack at a top-six role once he's activated off long-term injured reserve, which could happen ahead of Monday's matchup. Despite playing with the Penguins' star centers, Rakell has yet to score a goal in 17 games this season. If that trend continues coming out of his injury absence, head coach Mike Sullivan may have to consider dropping Rakell to the third line.

Rakell (upper body) will not be available for Saturday's tilt in Toronto, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell did partake in the morning skate and is very close to a return. He has missed the last 11 games after getting hurt Nov. 19 against Vegas. Rakell was a big producer for the Penguins last season, scoring 28 times while adding 32 assists in 82 games, but he has struggled mightily this season with only four assists in 17 contests.

Rakell (upper body) has started skating and joined the Penguins for their three-game road trip, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell's presence on the trip doesn't change his possible return date, as he is not eligible to play until Dec. 13 against the Canadiens at the earliest after being placed on long-term injured reserve. Still, the fact that the 30-year-old is skating certainly bodes well for a return to action sooner rather than later. With Rakell having yet to score this season in 17 contests, he may have to settle for a third-line role once activated off of LTIR.

Rakell (upper body) was put on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rakell will be out for at least 10 games and 24 days after being placed on LTIR. The Penguins announced Tuesday the 30-year-old Swede was dealing with a long-term injury. If Bryan Rust (lower body) misses any time as well, the Penguins will need to recall a pair of forwards from the minors.