Kuhnhackl skated with no apparent injury after taking a vicious hit in Game 2 on Friday against Columbus, Craig Custance of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl was cross-checked and then took a blindside hit near the head from Matt Calvert late in the third period of Friday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets. His full participation in Saturday's session likely lessens the odds of Calvert facing a suspension. In two games this postseason, Kuhnhackl has one assist and 11 hits.

Kuhnhackl posted two assists with a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-4 win against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The German sniper has a goal with four points through nine games in March, his most points in a month this season. That tells you all you need to know about his fantasy appeal in standard formats. He can help those in pools using hits (84) as a category.

Kuhnhackl put the Penguins on the scoreboard Sunday in a 5-2 loss against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The German winger has been battling a lower-body injury all year, but he is finally finding consistent time in the lineup. Sunday's shorthanded goal was Kuhnhackl's first tally since Dec. 8 when he scored against the Panthers. His fantasy value has been minimal over seven February games, though, firing a total of five shots on goal and averaging 11:12 minutes of ice time. It's really hard to justify starting a right wing whose best stats are in the defensive zone -- 58 hits and 23 blocked shots over 33 games.

Kuhnhackl (lower body) has been cleared to play according to coach Mike Sullivan, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being healthy, Kuhnhackl is still listed as on injured reserve per the NHL Media Site as the team will need to make a corresponding roster move in order to stay under the 23-man limit. Given the depth of talent at the forward position for Pittsburgh, there is no guarantee the 24-year-old will be on the ice Sunday as he has periodically been a healthy scratch throughout the year. Until winger can secure consistent ice time, he will offer limited fantasy value.

Kuhnhackl (lower body) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

On the surface, this seems like a bit of an odd move considering the Penguins have eight days before their next game, so there isn't much need to free up the roster space, especially considering Kuhnhackl appeared to be nearing a return to action soon anyway. In any case, the 24-year-old will have plenty of time to heal up and could be ready as soon as Jan. 8 for a matchup with the Lightning.

Kuhnhackl (lower body) won't play Saturday against Montreal, J-F Chaumont of the Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuhnhackl was able to log a full practice Friday, but evidently still isn't ready to return to game action. Either way, Kuhnhackl's continued absence likely won't impact many fantasy owners' lineups, as his limited offensive upside -- five points in 23 games this season -- keeps him from being a practical option in most formats. The Penguins should release another update on the German forward's status once he's ready to return to the lineup.

Kuhnhackl (lower body) remains day-to-day, yet practiced in full Friday.

EDGE Analysis

If Kuhnhackl is cleared to return in time for Saturday's matchup with with Montreal, it would be extremely fortuitous for Pittsburgh as Bryan Rust (illness) is under the weather. The German has been out of the lineup for the Pens last six contests and has managed a mere five points even when healthy, so you may not want to expert a sudden explosion of scoring when he does slot back into the lineup.

Kuhnhackl (lower body) is week-to-week with an injury according to head coach Mike Sullivan.

EDGE Analysis

The winger doesn't score much, with only five points in 23 games, so he isn't on the fantasy radar of many people. However, if he's off the ice, his 9:48 minutes per game will need to go to somebody else. It seems like Eric Fehr will receive the bulk of that time.

Although Kuhnhackl has contributed two of his season's four points in the last three games, he will likely serve as a healthy scratch for the second straight game Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has recorded 23 hits and 12 blocks in 18 games but hasn't been able to consistently crack the lineup. With Pittsburgh near full health, Kuhnhackl looks to watch more than his fair share of games from the press box until injuries strike.

Kuhnhackl will serve as a healthy scratch for the third straight game Saturday against the Sharks, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was the odd man out in the first two games of the West Coast road swing with Tom Sestito slotting ahead of him. The Saturday return of Conor Sheary keeps Kuhnhackl benched. He'll have to wait for injuries to strike before getting back on ice.