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Cleared for contact Acciari (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact The fact that Acciari has been cleared to start taking contact is certainly an encouraging development, but there's still no concrete timetable for his return to game action. Either way, the 32-year-old vet has picked up only four points through 39 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Acciari (concussion) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Acciari has already missed two games after suffering a concussion and now figures to be out of action for at least two more as the Penguins enter a back-to-back against Florida and Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Unless the Penguins are going to go with seven defensemen, fantasy players should expect a forward to be called up from the minors to fill out the forward group.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Acciari has been diagnosed with a concussion according to coach Mike Sullivan on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Acciari's diagnosis shouldn't come as a surprise after his helmet was dislodged on a hit from Winnipeg's Brenden Dillon, who was assessed a three-game suspension as a result. Per Pens Inside Scoop, Acciari won't play during the Penguins' upcoming two-game road trip. Colin White is set to center the fourth line while Acciari is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Brenden Dillon suspended 3 games for a hit to the head of the Penguins' Noel Acciari

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Exits after high hit Acciari (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Jets after receiving a high hit from Brenden Dillon.

Impact Acciari needed help getting off of the ice after the hit, and he was ruled out before the second period ended. If the 32-year-old misses additional time, Colin White could enter the lineup.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Acciari (upper body) will play Monday against Seattle.

Impact Acciari will return to his spot on the fourth line following a one-game absence. He has four points, 39 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 63 hits over 33 appearances this season. Acciari's return will bump Colin White from the lineup.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Acciari (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Seattle on Monday.

Impact Acciari worked on the fourth line during Sunday's practice, which bodes well for his availability. He was a late scratch for Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina. Acciari has chipped in four points, 39 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 63 hits over 33 appearances this season.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with upper-body injury Acciari is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Impact Acciari was a last-minute scratch from the Penguins' lineup Saturday. The 32-year-old's absence allowed Colin White to draw into the lineup. Acciari's next chance to play is Monday versus the Kraken.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Acciari (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against Carolina, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Acciari was originally projected to center the fourth line, but Colin White will instead serve in that role while making his Penguins debut. Acciari has three goals, four points, 63 hits and 51 blocks in 33 outings in 2023-24.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Acciari (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact It appears as though Acciari will return to the lineup Monday versus Minnesota after being considered a game-time decision following the morning skate. He is projected to center the fourth line following a seven-game absence. Acciari has supplied two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 44 hits in 22 outings this campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Acciari (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Wild on Monday.

Impact Acciari could get back into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 30 versus the Lightning, a stretch of seven games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. The winger's primary value to the team comes from his ability to kill penalties, but he did still manage two goals on seven shots in his last six contests. If he does play, Acciari will likely move into a fourth-line role that would see Johnny Gruden dropped from the lineup.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Acciari (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Acciari has missed the last three games and will sit out Friday's tilt in Florida. The veteran forward has two goals and an assist in 22 games this season. He is eligible to return Tuesday versus Arizona.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for road trip Acciari (lower body) is traveling with the team but is not expected to play during Pittsburgh's three-game road trip, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Monday.

Impact Acciari could be a candidate for injured reserve if the Penguins decide they need a roster spot during the trip. Joona Koppanen made his season debut against the Flyers on Saturday with Acciari unavailable and will likely continue to serve in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower body injury Acciari suffered a lower-body injury Thursday and will not be available Saturday versus Philadelphia, per Penguins reporter Michelle Crechiolo.

Impact Acciari has a pair of goals, an assist, 44 hits and 28 blocked shots in 22 games this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first goal of the year Acciari recorded a goal and four hits in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Acciari extended the Penguins' lead to 2-0 midway through the second period, one-timing a net-front feed from Matt Nieto for his first goal of the season. While Acciari hasn't provided much offensively with Pittsburgh (he now has a goal and an assist through 17 games), he's certainly offered a physical presence on the fourth line, racking up 22 blocked shots and a team-leading 36 hits.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Always giving 110%': How Penguins' Noel Acciari developed his trademark physical game Noel Acciari’s crafted a successful NHL career because of his willingness to do the dirty work others avoid. Before he was laying out opposi...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Gathers helper in win Acciari logged an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Acciari helped out on Matt Nieto's second-period marker. The helper got Acciari on the scoresheet for the first time in 10 games this season. The 31-year-old center has added 12 shots on net, 19 hits, 12 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while working exclusively on the fourth line. That limited role makes it unlikely he'll score enough to be an option for fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Saturday Per Wes Crosby of NHL.com, Acciari (upper body) will be available to play Saturday, according to coach Mike Sullivan.

Impact Acciari was back at practice Friday after missing Thursday's skate. He was injured Wednesday versus Detroit. Acciari is pointless in four games this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Letang and Noel Acciari return to practice for the Penguins after brief injury absences Kris Letang and Noel Acciari were back at practice Friday in Cranberry and should be good to go Saturday when the Penguins visit the Blues i...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Injured Wednesday Acciari suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday versus Detroit, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

Impact Acciari missed practice Thursday as he was having the severity of his injury evaluated. Acciari has yet to pick up a point in four games this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Sign Noel Acciari to Three-Year Deal The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Noel Acciari to a three-year contract worth an average annual value of $2 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks three-year deal with Penguins Acciari agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Acciari accumulated 14 goals, 23 points, 102 shots on net and 244 hits in 77 games between St. Louis and Toronto last season. He is a solid penalty killer and will bring some physical play to the fourth line of the Penguins.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noel Acciari | Pre Game Noel Acciari addresses the media ahead of game five against the Florida Panthers.

MAY 12, 2023 • NHL.COM

Noel Acciari brings the kind of grit and grind that the Maple Leafs need Noel Acciari’s stats line from Game 4 couldn’t have been more meat and potatoes.

MAY 11, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Noel Acciari | Pre Game Noel Acciari speaks with the media Thursday ahead of Game 2.

MAY 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

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Jets' Brenden Dillon suspended 3 games for a hit to the head of the Penguins' Noel Acciari