KEVIN HAYES NEWS

Tallies on power play in loss Hayes scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-3 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Hayes tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period, but the Penguins couldn't nurse the level score to overtime, as the Lightning scored three times in the last 3:03 for the win. This was Hayes' third goal in his last six games, and he's added 17 shots on in that span. For the season, the 32-year-old forward has contributed 10 points (five on the power play), 39 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 28 appearances, mainly in a bottom-six role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores twice as the Lightning beat the Penguins 5-2

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine in win Hayes scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Hayes had a team-low 9:33 of ice time, but he was able to make an early impact with a tally midway through the first period. He's scored in two of the last four contests since he returned from a nine-game stint as a healthy scratch. Hayes has six goals, three assists, 34 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings overall, and he's unlikely to see anything more than bottom-six minutes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Hayes scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Hayes hadn't scored in his last seven games, and he was also scratched for nine consecutive contests from Dec. 12-31. New year, new opportunity -- Philip Tomasino (lower body) is week-to-week, so Hayes has a chance to regain a foothold in the Penguins' bottom six. For the season, Hayes has five goals, three assists, 29 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 24 appearances. He's unlikely to produce enough offense to help in fantasy.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 4-3 win over the Penguins

Sebastian Aho’s goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects power-play assist in win Hayes notched a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Hayes has three points over seven contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old helped out on a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period. Hayes is up to seven points, 21 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-10 rating over 21 outings this season. He's a bottom-six option at even strength, but his power-play role could earn him some interest in deep fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Power-play goal in Wednesday's win Hayes scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Canucks.

Impact Hayes' tally was part of a four-goal first period for the Penguins. The 32-year-old center recently missed eight games due to an upper-body injury. He was struggling before that absence, but he looks poised to maintain a fourth-line role now that he's healthy again. Hayes is at five points, 18 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-9 rating through 16 contests, and two of his four goals have come on the power play.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rust helps Penguins beat Canucks 5-4 to snap three-game skid

Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from IR Hayes (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup against Utah.

Impact The Penguins assigned Vasily Ponomarev to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. Hayes will return from an eight-game absence versus Utah on Saturday. He has earned three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and seven hits in 14 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Friday Hayes (upper body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Friday versus the Jets, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Hayes was considered a game-time decision, but the Penguins may not want to put him in line to play on back-to-back days right after an injury. Friday will be his eighth straight absence, and he should be considered questionable to play Saturday versus Utah.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time call Hayes (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Winnipeg on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Hayes will need to be activated off injured prior to suiting up in a contest, including Friday's matchup with Winnipeg. While sidelined due to his upper-body injury, the 32-year-old center has missed the previous seven contests. Even before getting hurt, Hayes was stuck in a six-game pointless streak dating back to Oct. 22 versus Calgary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Hayes (upper body) will not suit up for Tuesday's home game versus the Lightning, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Hayes will miss a seventh consecutive game, but he skated with the group Tuesday, a positive sign in his recovery. The left-shot forward could replace Samuel Poulin or Matt Nieto in the lineup when he's ready to return. Hayes has accounted for three goals and an assist through 14 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins F Kevin Hayes (upper body) week-to-week The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Kevin Hayes on injured reserve Monday with an upper-body injury.The move is retroactive to his last a...

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IR Hayes (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Hayes is week-to-week, and his move to the IR list allowed the Penguins to recall Samuel Poulin from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday. The 32-year-old Hayes has three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and seven hits through 14 outings this season. Valtteri Puustinen will probably continue to see playing time during Hayes' absence, but Poulin could compete for a roster spot.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Hayes (upper body) has been downgraded to week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Hayes has already missed the Pens' last two games with an upper-body injury, and it appears he could be slated for an extended absence. The 32-year-old Hayes had three goals and four points in his first 14 games with Pittsburgh. Blake Lizotte figures to remain in the lineup in Hayes' absence.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Hayes (upper body) won't play Friday against Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact It will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without Hayes. He has three goals and four points in 14 appearances in 2024-25. Hayes will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Hayes (upper body) will be absent from the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Hayes was likely injured Tuesday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary as he missed practice the following day. The 32-year-old has three goals and an assist in 14 contests this season. He is day-to-day and could return Friday in Washington.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Hayes missed practice Wednesday and is being evaluated for an upper-body issue, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Hayes started the 2024-25 strong with four points in his first eight games but is currently mired in a six-game pointless streak during which he has recorded a mere three shots. If Hayes does miss any time, Valtteri Puustinen should get back into the lineup unless Bryan Rust (lower body) is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in shootout loss Hayes notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Hayes set up a Rickard Rakell goal in the third period just after a Penguins power play expired. The helper was Hayes' first of the year to go with three goals through eight contests. The bottom-six forward has added 12 shots on net, five hits and a minus-4 rating. He's a two-time 20-goal scorer, but he'll struggle to reach that mark if he continues to see roughly 10 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores power-play goal Sunday Hayes scored his third goal of the season in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Hayes opened the scoring in the second period after being set up by Rickard Rakell on the man advantage. Hayes added two shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating in 9:54 of ice time. The 32-year-old forward is up to three goals through seven contests, but he's yet to register an assist. Hayes has been fairly durable over the course of his career, so he could push for the 20-goal mark if he can keep spot on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets continue season-opening win streak with 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins

Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton scored a pair of quick third-period goals to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to remain the only unbeaten NHL team

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots game-winning goal Hayes scored a goal on two shots and had two hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Hayes potted the game-winning tally early in the third period, when the Penguins ran away from the pesky Habs. It was the second goal of the season for Hayes, who's opened the season on the fourth line and is averaging a career-low 11:10 of ice time.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eller scores 2 goals, Malkin has goal and 2 assists as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3

Lars Eller had two goals against his former team, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets first goal with new team Hayes scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Hayes provided some insurance in the third period after the Red Wings looked to threaten for a comeback. The 32-year-old was traded to Pittsburgh by St. Louis at the draft in June, and he's now on his third team in three years. Just two years ago, he had 18 goals and 54 points in 81 appearances with the Flyers, but he followed it up with a career-worst 29-point campaign with the Blues in 2023-24. Hayes has played on the fourth line with the Penguins so far, though he's also seeing power-play time that could help him provide decent offense.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beauvillier, Blomqvist help Penguins rebound from opening loss with 6-3 victory over Red Wings

Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS