Karlsson (lower body) won't play Thursday against the visiting Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday will mark the fourth straight missed game for Karlsson, who could end up being shut down for the season with only five games left on the Sharks' docket. Look for another update once the Swedish blueliner is either cleared to return or ruled out until 2022-23.

Karlsson (lower body) remains day-to-day and will not play Tuesday against the visiting Blue Jackets, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that the Sharks have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention to go with Karlsson's recent injury history, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 31-year-old get shut down for the remainder of the season. Nonetheless, he'll be considered day-to-day heading into the team's next game Thursday at home against St. Louis.

Karlsson (lower body) will return to San Jose on Saturday to undergo further evaluation, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson will miss the next two games at a minimum due to his lower-body injury. With Karlsson on the shelf, look for Ryan Merkley to enter the lineup Saturday versus the Stars.

Karlsson produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has three assists in his last four outings. The 31-year-old defenseman has done well on offense this season with 34 points, 111 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 48 contests in a top-four role. Ten of his 24 helpers have come with the man advantage.

Karlsson notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson helped out on goals by Nick Bonino and John Leonard in the contest. The 31-year-old Karlsson has been boom or bust in 12 games since he returned from forearm surgery. He's got two goals and five assists in that span, but he's only been on the scoresheet in four of those contests. The Swede is up to 33 points, 106 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 45 appearances overall.

Karlsson scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson opened the scoring 1:08 into the second period, and he added the secondary helper on Tomas Hertl's tally in the third. With five points in eight games since he returned from a forearm procedure, Karlsson has provided a steadying presence on the blue line. The 31-year-old defenseman has 10 goals, 31 points, 101 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 41 outings.

Karlsson scored a goal and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's tally late in the third period got the Sharks within a goal, but they couldn't pull even. The 31-year-old defenseman had two assists in his return from a forearm operation, but he followed that up with three scoreless outings. He's at 29 points, 94 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating in 38 contests overall while playing big minutes in a top-four role.

Karlsson notched two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson missed 15 games due to surgery on his forearm in late January. His return to a top-four role and the first power-play unit provided the Sharks with an instant spark of offense. The 31-year-old set up goals by Brent Burns and Alexander Barabanov in the contest. Karlsson's at 28 points (nine on the power play), 86 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 34 appearances this season. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to activate him after his strong showing in his return.

Karlsson (forearm) is on track to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Thursday versus LA, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson will likely return to a top-four role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit following his 15-game absence Thursday. The 31-year-old blueliner has notched eight goals and 26 points through 33 contests this campaign.

Karlsson (forearm) is expected to return as soon as Thursday against Los Angeles, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has missed the last 15 games while dealing with a forearm injury. The 31-year-old has averaged 23:06 of ice time -- 2:24 during the man advantage -- and generated 26 points over 33 performances this season.