Carter scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win against Detroit.
Carter (upper body) will draw back into the lineup for Thursday's game against Columbus, per the NHL media site.
Carter (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Carolina.
Carter (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus Carolina, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Carter (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Avalanche, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Carter (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus Dallas on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Carter (upper body) will join the Penguins for their upcoming two-game road trip, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Carter will miss Tuesday's matchup with New Jersey due to an upper-body injury, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Carter scored a goal on two shots in a 6-5 win over Boston on Thursday.
Carter scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added a shorthanded tally in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.