Puljujarvi notched just three goals and one assist in 22 games for the Penguins this season.
Puljujarvi registered an assist in a 5-2 win over the Rangers on Monday.
Puljujarvi scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado.
Puljujarvi signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Puljujarvi (hip) signed a professional tryout agreement with Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Puljujarvi underwent double hip surgery and is out indefinitely. The Hurricanes won't make him a qualifying offer, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Puljujarvi will return to the lineup Friday versus the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Puljujarvi could return to the lineup Tuesday versus Tampa Bay after being a healthy scratch Sunday versus Boston, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Puljujarvi (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Boston, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Puljujarvi joined his new teammates Tuesday after settling his work visa issue but it's unclear if he will make his Carolina debut against Montreal.