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9:34 AM - Chris Kunitz () will hang up his skates and join the Blackhawks' staff as a Player Development Advisor.
8:25 PM - Chris Kunitz (Chi) has only averaged 6:40 of ice time during his last four appearances.
12:50 PM - Chris Kunitz (Chi) will not play in Boston on Tuesday, but he will be in the lineup Thursday at home against the Devils, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
12:16 PM - Chris Kunitz (Chi) has struggled mightily in 2018-19, tallying just a pair of assists in 23 games. The Blackhawks' forward last found the scoresheet Oct. 31.
10:20 AM - Chris Kunitz (Chi) garnered an assist in Wednesday's clash with Vancouver.
8:13 AM - Chris Kunitz (Chi) signed a one-year contract with the Blackhawks on Sunday.
9:30 AM - Chris Kunitz () doesn't want to retire, but won't be offered a contract by the Lightning, Joe Smith of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.
8:24 AM - Chris Kunitz (TB) has three points in his last three games.
6:20 PM - Chris Kunitz (TB) scored a rare goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
7:00 PM - Chris Kunitz (TB) has just two points in his last nine games.
12:35 AM - Chris Kunitz (TB) notched a goal and two assists while adding three shots on net, two blocked shots, a hit and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.
6:58 PM - Chris Kunitz (TB) scored a shorthanded goal during Monday's 2-0 win over Chicago.
7:36 PM - Chris Kunitz (TB) earned the primary assist on Cedric Paquette's game-winning goal Tuesday in Toronto. The final score was 2-0.
9:04 AM - Chris Kunitz (TB) tallied an assist and one shot on goal against the Ducks on Sunday.
1:25 PM - Chris Kunitz (TB) signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Lightning on Saturday.
6:04 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) was left unprotected by the Penguins for the NHL expansion draft.
7:15 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) would like to play at least another season, preferably in Pittsburgh, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
4:44 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) collected two assists and four PIM during Wednesday's Game 2 win over Nashville.
7:28 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) recorded two assists over 15:47 of ice time during Monday's Game 1 win over Nashville.
9:27 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) contributed his first two goals of the playoffs and a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 double overtime Game 7 victory over Ottawa.
12:28 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will suit up for Thursday's clash with Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
9:40 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) expected, Kunitz (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's pivotal Game 1 against the Capitals.
8:40 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) told reporters he expects to be ready to go for Game 1 against the Capitals on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
8:36 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) took to the ice for the Penguins' practice Sunday sporting a non-contact uniform. He indicated after practice that he "felt alright. No issues." but he remains without a clear timeline for a return, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
11:15 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) Mike Sullivan indicated Sunday that "Kunitz is going to be longer-term with a lower-body injury."
10:17 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) will not play Sunday due to a lower-body injury.
7:07 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) was aggressive in Friday's 6-4 home win over the Devils, doling out two PIM and six hits.
7:27 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his ninth goal of the season in Thursday's win over Winnipeg.
6:01 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) collected his seventh goal of the season and registered three hits Tuesday against the Flames.
4:23 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his second goal in three games Sunday against the Lightning.
6:27 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored a third-period goal to snap a 15-game goalless drought during Wednesday's win over Carolina.
6:41 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) collected two assists -- one on the power play -- as well as five shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-2 undressing of the Rangers.
1:43 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) took the ice for pregame warmups and will play Saturday against the Red Wings.
6:54 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) participated in Saturday's morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision against the Wings, Root Sports Pittsburgh reports.
12:23 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will not play Thursday against the Stars, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
5:50 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) won't play Wednesday but could return as soon as Thursday or Saturday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
5:10 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) continues to make progress but isn't close to returning, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
6:36 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
4:59 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) was designated for injured reserve Monday with an undisclosed injury, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:26 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) registered two assists -- one on the power play -- during Friday's 3-2 overtime win against the Islanders.
1:40 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) is in the lineup for Friday night's road matchup with the Islanders.
7:57 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will be a game-time decision Friday against the Islanders, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
10:09 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:38 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) potted his second game-winning goal in four games Saturday against the Maple Leafs.
9:08 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) registered his third assist of the season during Thursday's win over the Islanders.
6:49 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) who tallied an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win, registered seven hits and compiled a plus-2 rating against the Ducks.
7:14 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) notched two goals -- one on the power play -- and two PIM during Wednesday's 2-0 preseason win against the Blackhawks.
6:35 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) collected a goal and an assist in Game 5 on Sunday, but the Penguins would ultimately fall to the Lightning in overtime, 4-3.
8:22 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) found twine on the power play in Game 4 on Friday, but the Penguins fell short of the Lightning, 4-3.
8:22 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his second goal of the playoffs in Wednesday's 4-2 win at Tampa Bay.
3:43 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored a power-play goal in Saturday's Game 5 loss to the Capitals.
4:15 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (ear) will play Saturday against the Capitals.
10:38 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (ear), who skated Saturday, will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
10:14 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (undisclosed) is day-to-day after being struck with a puck while sitting on the bench Thursday.
3:27 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (upper body) will play in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
3:09 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (upper body) took part in pre-game warmups Sunday, a good sign for his availability against the Rangers, NBCSP reports.
1:45 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) opened the scoring for the Penguins in their 7-2 thrashing over the Red Wings on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, he also sustained an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's road match against the Rangers.
4:12 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored for the third time in five games Saturday against Philadelphia. He also collected an assist in a 4-1 victory.
7:02 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his 14th goal of the season -- and second in three games -- Tuesday against the Islanders.
7:57 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) registered a goal in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
11:51 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) may not be getting the accolades of some of his teammates, but has tallied four points in his last six contests.
7:13 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) went top shelf with a wrister Monday, netting his 11th goal of the season in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers.
6:26 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) continued his offensive onslaught Monday, scoring one goal while assisting on another in a 6-2 victory over Anaheim.
5:11 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) compiled his third straight multipoint effort with a pair of assists and was elevated to the team's top power-play unit Friday.
5:46 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) registered his ninth goal and added a pair of assists in a 6-5 victory over Ottawa on Tuesday.
1:35 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will play against Ottawa on Tuesday, Root Sports in Pittsburgh reports.
6:53 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) coach Mike Sullivan reiterated after Tuesday's morning skate that Kunitz (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Ottawa.
10:57 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt versus the Senators.
7:00 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will not play Tuesday against New Jersey.
9:03 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's game against the Devils.
8:38 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) to earlier reports that indicated he would play, Kunitz (lower body) is not in the lineup Saturday against Vancouver.
6:41 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (lower body) will play Saturday afternoon against the Canucks, Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:04 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game against Philadelphia, and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with the Canucks as a result.
5:28 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) left Thursday's game after colliding with the Flyers' Claude Giroux and didn't return. Pens coach Mike Sullivan had no update on his injury following the game.
6:50 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) potted his third goal in four games Monday in St. Louis.
6:20 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) continued his strong career play against Tampa Bay on Friday, notching his second goal in as many games.
6:35 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his fifth goal of the season -- a power-play marker -- in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
5:20 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) extended his point streak to five games Friday with a late, third-period assist against the Kings.
6:20 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) will look to extend his point streak to five games Friday against the Kings.
6:19 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) assisted on Pittsburgh's lone goal Sunday, giving him six points in the last three games.
3:44 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored one goal and assisted on a pair of others in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Kings.
12:28 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) practiced on Pittsburgh's top line Thursday along with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis, Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
8:31 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) picked up a pair of assists -- one on the power play -- for his first multi-point game of the season in Tuesday's 5-1 win against the Sharks.
5:15 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) will play left wing on Pittsburgh's top line with Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis on Tuesday against San Jose.
6:57 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) scored his first goal in nine games Thursday against the Avalanche.
4:46 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (undisclosed) participated in line rushed in pregame warmups and will play in Wednesday's game against the Canucks, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:23 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) (undisclosed) is probable for Wednesday's tilt against the Canucks, Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:45 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) coach Mike Johnston said there is no signal as to whether Kunitz (undisclosed) will play Wednesday against the Canucks, ROOT Sports Pittsburgh reports.
5:03 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) missed practice with a maintenance day Sunday for Pittsburgh, which did not practice Monday.
3:17 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) who scored a goal for Pittsburgh on Saturday, has seven goals and 11 points in his last 11 games against Washington (Wednesday's opponent), the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
8:14 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) was moved to a third line with Nick Bonino and Daniel Sprong on Friday in practice, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
7:53 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) replaced Patric Hornqvist on the Pens' top power-play Tuesday.
7:11 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) has one point, a goal, in his last 22 regular season contests dating back to the 2014-15 campaign.
6:38 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) again skated on a line with Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel on Saturday afternoon against the Blue Jackets.
7:05 AM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) tallied a pair of assists while skating on Pittsburgh's top line with Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
5:30 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) practiced on the top power-play unit Saturday along with Sidney Crosby, Phil Kessel, David Perron, and Kris Letang, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
6:29 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) left wing Chris Kunitz scored his first goal in over a month Sunday against San Jose.
5:51 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) left wing Chris Kunitz notched two points during Wednesday's victory against the Capitals.
5:47 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) left wing Chris Kunitz notched two points during Wednesday's victory against the Capitals.
4:43 PM - Chris Kunitz (Pit) left wing Chris Kunitz scored a power-play goal in Friday's overtime victory in New Jersey.
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