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Penguins Place Erik Karlsson on Injured Reserve, Recall Ryan Graves and Tristan Broz

The team lists a lower-body injury with a two-week re-evaluation timeline.

Jan 11, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck during the first period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images
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Jan 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) shoots the puck during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Image

Overview

  • Karlsson will miss at least two weeks, with his absence projected to cover roughly seven games based on the schedule.
  • This is his first time out since joining Pittsburgh in 2023, ending a team-best 208-game ironman streak.
  • He leads Penguins defensemen with 33 points in 44 games and heavy power-play usage, with Kris Letang expected to shoulder more offensive duties.
  • Pittsburgh recalled defenseman Ryan Graves and forward Tristan Broz and reassigned Rafael Harvey-Pinard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
  • Broz leads the AHL affiliate with 11 goals and 24 points in 33 games, while the NHL club sits 21-14-9 in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with three home games this week.