Kuhnhackl (upper body) did not take the ice for warmups ahead of Saturday's matchup with Arizona, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl will miss his fourth straight contests as a result of his upper-body malady. Prior to getting hurt, the winger had recorded a paltry one goal in his previous 22 outings, so fantasy owners are unlikely to feel the impact of his absence in all but the deepest of formats. Dominik Simon will continue to deputize in Kuhnhackl's stead.

Kuhnackl (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Golden Knights, Danny Webster of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The German forward skated in Thursday's practice, but remained on the ice after the conclusion of general practice for additional work with the other scratches, so he could make a return to the lineup as soon as Saturday in Arizona. Pittsburgh is expected to continue with the same lineup they used in Monday's loss to the Avs, with Dominik Simon -- who's tallied two points in the two games Kuhnackl's missed -- skating on the third line.

Kuhnhackl (upper body) is out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Kuhnhackl's second game missed. However, the fantasy impact will be minimal, as he's only notched one point in his last 22 contests. The Penguins don't play again until Thursday, so the 25-year-old will have a few days to get healthy.

Kuhnhackl (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Monday's clash with Colorado, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl missed Saturday's matchup with Toronto due to his upper-body malady, but appears to be trending in the right direction after joining the team on the ice for practice. If the winger returns to the lineup, it will likely be in favor of Dominik Simon -- who garnered a pair of assists versus the Leafs -- or Ryan Reeves.

Kuhnhackl (upper body) did not take the ice for pregame warmups, indicating that he will not play Saturday night's game against the Maple Leafs, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl will sit out his first game of the season, but the fact that his status came down to a game-time decision indicates that he probably won't be sidelined long. Per Mackey, Dominik Simon will make his season debut for the Penguins in Kuhnhackl's stead Saturday.

Kuhnhackl (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's home clash with the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Penguins coach Mike Sullivan likes to keep lineup decisions close to his vest, so it's no surprise that Kuhnhackl's been given the ambiguous game-time decision treatment. If the German misses out, though, it would count as his first absence of the 2017-18 campaign, and perhaps force Josh Archibald or Dominik Simon into the bottom-six group.

Kuhnhackl -- who left Thursday's contest early -- suffered an upper-body injury and is still being evaluated.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl's status for Saturday's clash with the Maple Leafs likely won't be determined until after the morning skate or closer to puck drop. In the event the German is unable to give it a go, Josh Archibald -- who is out on a conditioning assignment -- or another player will be recalled from the minors.

Kuhnhackl exited Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in the third period after suffering an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl is reportedly still being evaluated, so coach Mike Sullivan wasn't able to provide any information regarding the 25-year-old winger's status following Thursday's victory, but the Penguins should release an update on his condition following Friday's practice. If the German forward is unavailable for Saturday's matchup with Toronto, Josh Archibald will likely draw into the lineup against the Maple Leafs.

Kuhnhackl could find himself bounced from the lineup against Vancouver on Wednesday based on Monday's practice lines.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl has appeared in all 22 games for Pittsburgh this season in which he has averaged 10:43 of ice time and tallied three helpers, 52 hits and 21 shots on goal. The potential move has less to do with the winger's struggles and more with giving Josh Archibald -- who has played in one lone game this year -- a look in a bottom-six role and on the penalty kill. Practice lines are fluid, so fantasy owners will want to check back, but it doesn't bode well for Kuhnhackl's participation versus the Canucks.

Kuhnhackl recorded a second-period assist during Friday's 4-3 win over Florida.

EDGE Analysis

This was the third helper of the season for the 25-year-old German. Kuhnhackl has proven to be a solid bottom-six forward in the real game, but his upside is capped, and he's currently being deployed on the fourth line. It's obviously not a favorable fantasy setup, and there aren't many settings where Kuhnhackl moves the needle.