O'Connor, 24, has skated in 27 games for the Penguins this season, registering five goals, three assists and eight points. This season with the WBS Penguins, O'Connor has skated in 20 games recording eight goals, 14 assists, 22 points and is a team-leading plus-9.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward has played parts of three seasons with Pittsburgh, appearing in 59 career NHL games and accumulating 14 points (8G-6A). O'Connor also appeared in two playoff games with the Penguins during the 2021-22 season. In 73 career AHL games with WBS, O'Connor has recorded 27 goals, 46 assists and 73 points.
O'Connor was originally signed by the Penguins as an undrafted free agent on March 10, 2020 and re-signed to a one-year contract extension on March 12, 2022.
The Penguins conclude a three-game road trip tonight against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Puck drop is set for 6:00 PM.
