Carter told reporters after Wednesday's season finale versus the Islanders that he will retire, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter scored the last goal of the Penguins' season, giving him 11 goals and 15 points over 72 contests in 2023-24. The 39-year-old center will finish his career with 851 points over 1,321 contests. He played for the Flyers, Blue Jackets, Kings and Penguins over the course of 20 NHL seasons. He also won the Stanley Cup twice with the Kings, as well as a World Junior gold medal in 2005 and an Olympic gold medal in 2014 while representing Canada.

Carter scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Carter brought his nine-game goal drought to a close with a crucial goal that helped the Penguins in their hunt for a wild-card spot. During his goal slump, the veteran center managed just five shots, so he'll undoubtedly need to shoot the puck more to continue finding the back of the net.

Carter (upper body) will draw back into the lineup for Thursday's game against Columbus, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Carter has nine goals and 12 points in 61 appearances this season. He missed four straight contests due to the injury. Johnny Gruden is set to be a healthy scratch because of Carter's return.

Carter (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Carter will miss his fourth straight contest. He has nine goals, 12 points and 71 hits in 61 appearances this season. Samuel Poulin will play on the fourth line due to Carter's absence.

Carter (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus Carolina, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Carter's able to go, he'll likely slot into a fourth-line role against the Hurricanes. He's notched nine goals and 12 points through 61 contests this season.

Carter (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Avalanche, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the third straight game Carter has missed since suffering the injury. The 39-year-old veteran has nine goals and 12 points in 61 games this season. Jesse Puljujarvi will likely remain in the lineup in Carter's absence.

Carter (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus Dallas on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter will miss his second straight game due to his upper-body issue, which will likely see Jesse Puljujarvi slot back into the lineup. Still, the veteran Carter did travel with the team for its two-game road trip and could still be an option against Colorado on Sunday.

Carter (upper body) will join the Penguins for their upcoming two-game road trip, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carter's presence on the trip could see him return either Friday or Sunday against Dallas or Colorado, respectively. The 39-year-old forward hasn't been overly productive this season with just 12 points in 61 outings, but he should be back in a fourth-line role once given the all-clear. Jesse Puljujarvi or Emil Bemstrom could end up as a healthy scratch whenever Carter returns.

Carter will miss Tuesday's matchup with New Jersey due to an upper-body injury, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter was labeled day-to-day, so he could still be an option to face Dallas on Friday. The 39-year-old veteran has struggled to produce this season, recording just nine goals and three assists in 61 games. His age, expiring contract and lack of production has led to speculation this will be Carter's final season. In the meantime, the Penguins will have to decide between Jesse Puljujarvi, Johnny Gruden and Joona Koppanen for the final spot in the lineup Tuesday.

Carter scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Carter got a piece of a Ryan Graves shot in the third period, extending the Penguins' lead at the time to 3-1. The tally was Carter's first point since Feb. 6, though he's maintained a fourth-line role as injuries have thinned out the Penguins' wing depth. The 39-year-old forward has seven goals, two assists, 64 shots on net, 57 hits and a minus-6 rating over 52 appearances on the year.