Matt Carle (hip) has a torn abductor muscle and will miss 6-to-8 weeks, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Carle (hip) has a torn abductor muscle and will miss six-to-eight weeks, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Carle suffered the injury Thursday against Edmonton, and he sat out Sunday's win over the Avalanche. The defenseman will undergo surgery Tuesday and should be expected back by mid-to-late March. The 30-year-old has amassed 14 points (10 assists, four goals) this season while averaging 20:35 on the ice.