The Penguins are going to be without the services of defenseman Mike Matheson for some time.
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan announced Friday that Matheson is dealing with an injury of the upper-body variety and that his return would be on a week-to-week basis.
Coach Sullivan said defenseman Mike Matheson is going to be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
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While the Penguins are used to dealing with their fair share of injuries, the defense corps has remained healthy this season, generally, Penguins broadcaster Steve Mears noted that when the team plays its game against the Rangers tomorrow, it will be the first time their defense lineup is missing one of its six usual starters in over 3 months.