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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Erik Karlsson out 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.