Carter (lower body) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Capitals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter missed three games with the injury. The 37-year-old is slated to center the third line and work on the second power-play unit. With Josh Archibald (undisclosed) also returning, Kasperi Kapanen and Samuel Poulin are expected to be scratched Wednesday.

Carter (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Washington on Wednesday, Penguins' play-by-play announce Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter could return after having been out of action for the club's previous three contests due to his lower-body issue. If cleared to play, Carter would almost certainly step into the third-line center role, which could see Samuel Poulin dropped from the lineup depending on the health of Josh Archibald (undisclosed).

Carter (lower body) is skating without a non-contact jersey Sunday, per Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Carter has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury Oct. 29 against Seattle. It appears that the veteran forward is on track to return for Wednesday's contest in Washington. Carter logged a pair of goals and four assists through nine games to start the season.

Carter (lower body) was skating before practice Saturday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter has missed the last two games after he was injured in the opening period against the Kraken on Oct. 29. While this is a step in the right direction, Carter won't be ready to return to game action Saturday against Seattle. He has two goals and four assists in nine games this season.

Carter (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Carter's second straight game missed because of the lower-body injury. He has two goals and six points in nine games this season. When he's healthy, he'll likely serve on the third line.

Carter (lower body) won't be available for Tuesday's tilt with the Bruins, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Penguins entering a back-to-back, Carter should probably be considered a long shot of ace the Sabres on Wednesday either, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. The veteran center is currently stuck in a five-game goal drought during which he has registered two assists, nine shots and four hits. Without Carter in the lineup, recent call-up Drew O'Connor figures to slot into a third-line center role.

Carter (lower body) is unlikely to be in the lineup Tuesday against Boston, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins brought up Drew O'Connor from the minors Monday as a potential replacement. Carter didn't practice Monday and is day-to-day after being injured Saturday against Seattle.

Carter is being evaluated for a lower-body injury suffered in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Kraken, Taylor Haase of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter only played in the first period before exiting late. The center didn't get on the scoresheet in the contest, logging consecutive pointless outings for the first time this year. He should be considered day-to-day until more information surfaces, likely ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Carter notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Carter moved up to the second line with Jake Guentzel (upper body) and Jason Zucker (undisclosed) both unavailable Tuesday. While the Penguins didn't get a lot going at even strength, Carter was able to help out as they cashed in a power-play chance in the second period. The 37-year-old has impressed so far with six points (three on the power play) through seven contests. He's added 16 shots on net, nine hits, nine blocks and an even plus-minus rating. He should continue to see regular middle-six usage with power-play time, so he could be a solid depth option in fantasy.

Carter scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Carter is putting together a strong start to the 2022-23 campaign in which he has garnered two goals and two assists through the opening four contests. While the veteran center may not be able to maintain this pace throughout the campaign, he should still be capable of matching the 45-point mark he set last year in his first full season in Pittsburgh.