Penguins' Karlsson to miss at least 2 weeks with lower-body injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is dealing with a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

Karlsson logged 23:12 in Pittsburgh's most recent game, a 1-0 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. It's unclear how or when he get hurt.

Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the first time Karlsson has missed a game since joining the Penguins in 2023.

Karlsson has tallied 33 points in 44 games this season. He leads the Penguins in assists (29) and average time on ice (23:46).

The 35-year-old was named to Sweden's Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games. The men's tournament begins Feb. 11.