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Carter told reporters after Wednesday's season finale versus the Islanders that he will retire, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. 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.
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Carter scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win against Detroit. 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.
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Carter (upper body) will draw back into the lineup for Thursday's game against Columbus, per the NHL media site. 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.
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Carter (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Carolina. 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.
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Carter (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus Carolina, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. 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.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
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| 12/23 | vs  |
W 7-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/21 | @  |
L 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/19 | @  |
W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17 | vs  |
W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/14 | @  |
L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12 | @  |
W 9-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10 | vs  |
L 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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6:30 PM |
| 12/31 | @  |
9:00 PM |
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7:00 PM |
| 1/07 | vs  |
8:00 PM |
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8:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 72 | 11 | 4 | 15 | -7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 265 | 159 | 47 |
| 2022 | 79 | 13 | 16 | 29 | -16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 557 | 381 | 70.5 |
| 2021 | 76 | 19 | 26 | 45 | -8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 648 | 489 | 117.5 |
| 2020 | 54 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 153 | 161 | 89.5 |
| 2019 | 60 | 17 | 10 | 27 | -21 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 382 | 364 | 65 |
| 2018 | 76 | 13 | 20 | 33 | -20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 607 | 577 | 80.5 |
| 2017 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 222 | 176 | 74.5 |
| 2016 | 82 | 32 | 34 | 66 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 735 | 680 | 197.2 |
| 2015 | 77 | 24 | 38 | 62 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 598 | 630 | 180 |
| 2014 | 82 | 28 | 34 | 62 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 627 | 566 | 187 |
| 2013 | 72 | 27 | 23 | 50 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 336 | 308 | 163 |
| 2012 | 48 | 26 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 202 | 182 | 112 |
| 2011 | 55 | 21 | 13 | 34 | -12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 393 | 381 | 101 |
| 2010 | 80 | 36 | 30 | 66 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 331 | 274 | 220.7 |
| 2009 | 74 | 33 | 28 | 61 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 688 | 626 | 190.5 |
| 2008 | 82 | 46 | 38 | 84 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 833 | 892 | 284 |
| 2007 | 82 | 29 | 24 | 53 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 657 | 721 | 170.7 |
| 2006 | 62 | 14 | 23 | 37 | -17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 580 | 91 |
| 2005 | 81 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 329 | 354 | 141 |
| 3 Year Avg | 76 | 14 | 15 | 30 | -9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 490 | 343 | 78.7 |
| Career | 1321 | 442 | 409 | 851 | 9 | 125 | 18 | 93 | 9045 | 8501 |