Kevin Hayes participated in a full practice with the Pittsburgh Penguins, indicating a positive step in his recovery from injury.

Kevin Hayes practiced yesterday after being sidelined for seven games due to an upper-body injury. He is aiming to return to the lineup on Friday.

Kevin Hayes skated before practice, indicating he may be on the mend as the Pittsburgh Penguins manage their lineup amidst various injuries.

Kevin Hayes has not significantly impacted the Penguins' performance this season. Despite being brought in to strengthen the team, his presence has not moved the needle in terms of improving the overall play. The Penguins are in a precarious position, and Hayes' contribution has not alleviated the team's ongoing struggles, highlighting the need for more effective roster changes to achieve competitiveness.

Kevin Hayes has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to his last game on November 5, which allows for a possible return against Detroit on Wednesday. However, he is currently considered week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan. In his first season with the Penguins, Hayes has tallied three goals and one assist in 14 games, bringing his career total to 419 points (171 goals, 248 assists) in 727 games across five teams since being drafted in 2010.