Pickering provided an assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Pickering was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Pickering (concussion) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Panthers, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Pickering (concussion) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings despite fully participating in the Penguins' morning skate, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Pickering (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Pickering (illness) will play Saturday versus the Flames.

Pickering (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Calgary on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Pickering (illness) will miss Friday's tilt against Boston.

Pickering (illness) missed practice Thursday and is considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt versus Boston, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Pickering logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.