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Hayes (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday. 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 spot in the lineup.
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Hayes (upper body) has been downgraded to week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site. 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.
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Hayes (upper body) won't play Friday against Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. 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.
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Hayes (upper body) will be absent from the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff. 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.
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Hayes missed practice Wednesday and is being evaluated for an upper-body issue, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. Hayes started the 2024-25 strong with four points in his first eight games but is currently mired in a six-game drought, during which he has recorded a mere three shots. If Hayes misses any time, Valtteri Puustinen should get back into the lineup unless Bryan Rust (lower body) is cleared to return.
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Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 22 | 5.5 |
| 2023 | 79 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 478 | 360 | 74 |
| 2022 | 81 | 18 | 36 | 54 | -22 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 334 | 342 | 121.7 |
| 2021 | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | -20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 260 | 347 | 62.5 |
| 2020 | 55 | 12 | 19 | 31 | -2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 234 | 244 | 83.5 |
| 2019 | 69 | 23 | 18 | 41 | -6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 415 | 411 | 119.5 |
| 2018 | 71 | 19 | 36 | 55 | -2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 483 | 498 | 138 |
| 2017 | 76 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 562 | 550 | 132.5 |
| 2016 | 76 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 442 | 526 | 132.5 |
| 2015 | 79 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 137 | 244 | 103.5 |
| 2014 | 79 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 247 | 434 | 130.5 |
| 3 Year Avg | 69 | 14 | 24 | 38 | -13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 357 | 350 | 88 |
| Career | 727 | 171 | 248 | 419 | -30 | 30 | 4 | 26 | 3624 | 3978 |