Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 4/9/25 1:29 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
This was the 200th goal of Karlsson's career, a milestone he achieved in his 1,081st game. He ranks 23rd on the all-time list for goals by a defenseman, and second to only Brent Burns (261) among active blueliners, though Burns was a forward for part of his career. Karlsson has managed to have a decent campaign with 11 tallies, 53 points, 186 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and a minus-26 rating over 79 outings this season.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 3/30/25 10:25 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 1-0 overtime win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson had been limited to one helper over his previous five games. The defenseman's last three points have come with the man advantage. For the season, Karlsson is up to 51 points (15 on the power play), 178 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and a minus-24 rating through 75 appearances. Barring an April injury, he's set to play in every game for the third year in a row, something he's done just one other time in his career.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 3/16/25 1:07 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. He's had just one multi-game slump since a six-game skid in late January. The surge on offense has helped Karlsson get up to 10 goals, 49 points, 165 shots on net, 83 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 69 appearances.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 3/12/25 1:52 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has been pretty good since his time with Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, earning three goals and six assists over 10 outings since the NHL resumed play. The 34-year-old defenseman came up clutch Tuesday, tallying from the top of the left circle 49 seconds into overtime to spoil the Golden Knights' comeback attempt. Karlsson is now at nine goals, 47 points, 163 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 67 appearances this season, giving him an excellent chance to top both 10 goals and 50 points for the third year in a row.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 3/10/25 12:21 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson dished an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's helper was on Sidney Crosby's first goal of the game in the third period. Overall, the 34-year-old Karlsson has 38 assists, 46 points, 160 shots on net and 80 blocks in 66 games this season. He is currently tied for 11th among blueliners in assists and ranks second for Pittsburgh. Karlsson has great value on the fantasy blue line for the rest of the season, and he should finish near his point total of 56 from a year ago.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 3/3/25 3:55 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson earned two assists, one with man advantage, in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson set up Sidney Crosby on the power play and helped out on Bryan Rust's 21st goal of the campaign in the defeat. Karlsson has two multi-point performances in his last three games and has been held off the scoresheet on only one occasion over his last 11 outings. The right-shot blueliner has eight goals, 45 points, 18 PIM, 154 shots on goal and a minus-21 rating while averaging 23:17 of ice time through 63 contests in 2024-25. Karlsson has been subject to trade speculation, though his $11.5 million cap hit and no-movement clause would certainly complicate any potential deal.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 2/28/25 1:56 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson notched two goals, an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson didn't record a point in the 6-1 loss to the Flyers on Tuesday, but that has been the only game in which he hasn't cracked the scoresheet dating back to the beginning of February. The 34-year-old veteran blueliner has 11 points across nine outings in February, totaling four goals, seven helpers, 24 shots, three hits and 12 blocked shots in that span.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 2/24/25 1:16 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson accounted for an even-strength assist, two blocked shots, one takeaway and a minus-3 rating in a team-high 27:54 of ice time Sunday in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson helped out Ryan Shea's first goal of 2024-25 early in the final frame. Karlsson has yet to be held off the scoresheet through six games in February, having provided a goal and six helpers during that stretch. The right-shot blueliner's point streak is up to seven games overall. Karlsson is on pace to match the 56 points he produced over 82 regular-season games in 2023-24. The 34-year-old continues to lead Pittsburgh on the back end with six markers and 34 helpers through 59 outings.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 2/22/25 6:47 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson registered an assist, two shots and a minus-2 rating during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has two goals and five helpers during his six-game point spree. The 34-year-old could improve his minus-16 rating, but his point production has cemented him as a dependable fantasy rearguard. He has six goals and 39 points through 58 appearances this season.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 2/15/25 8:36 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a goal for Sweden in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson put Sweden up 3-2 in the second on a 3-on-2 rush. He had three shots and one block. Karlsson was one of the best Swedish players on the ice, ultimately earning the game's third star for his work.