Penguins' Hornqvist week to week with lower-body injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist is week to week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.

Hornqvist didn't play in the team's last game against the Devils on Saturday, and has now missed a total of five games on the year.

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan explained the magnitude of Hornqvist's absence.

"We're going to miss Hornqvist's energy," he said. "This game is rooted in emotion and passion. Hornqvist epitomizes that. We need to bring that up in order to be successful."

Hornqvist ranks fourth on the team with 16 goals, 31 points, and 96 hits in 49 games.