Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones will be sidelined for approximately two months.

The Penguins announced Saturday that Jones has been placed on injured reserve due to the lower-body injury he suffered in Thursday’s win over the Florida Panthers.

In the third period of that game, Jones chased a loose puck into the corner behind the Pittsburgh net, with Florida winger Brad Marchand in close pursuit after him. Jones lost his footing, perhaps with a little help from Marchand, and Jones slid into the boards. The 28-year-old defenseman appeared to injure his left leg on the play.

Jones eventually limped to the locker room and did not return in the 5-3 victory.

In seven games this season, Jones has one assist and a plus-1 rating. He was often paired with Harrison Brunicke and had been a good en

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