Karlsson (upper body) is in doubt for Tuesday's clash with the Red Wings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has missed the Sharks' previous two tilts while dealing with his upper-body problem. While the veteran defender is goalless in his last six contests, he has picked up four assists over that stretch. If cleared to play against Detroit, Karlsson should retake his place on the blue line where he figures to offer top-half fantasy value.

Karlsson (upper body) will miss Saturday's game in Philadelphia, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bob Boughner said Karlsson could return for Tuesday's game versus Detroit. The 31-year-old tallied an assist in four of his last five games before the injury and has 22 points overall this season.

Karlsson (upper body) was ruled out of Thursday's contest in Buffalo, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson, Pashelka adds, is expected to return to play early next week if he remains out through Saturday. The Swede has averaged 24:47 of ice time, 1:59 with the man advantage and tallied nine points through his last 10 contests.

Coach Bob Boughner said Karlsson (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game in Buffalo, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson suffered the injury during Tuesday's game. The 31-year-old doesn't figure to miss much time, even if he is sidelined for Thursday's contest.

Karlsson suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday versus the Red Wings, but he's expected to be fine for Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson missed a few shifts in the third period but ultimately returned to Tuesday's contest. The 31-year-old's status for Thursday will likely be determined in the coming days, though he may try to play through it as the Sharks are thin on the blue line.

Karlsson logged an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Tomas Hertl's tally with 31 seconds left in the extra session. The 31-year-old Karlsson also logged 29:46 of ice time Thursday, helping to pick up the slack with Mario Ferraro (COVID-19 protocols) out of the lineup. With assists in three straight games, Karlsson can get it done at both ends of the ice. The Swede has 21 points, 66 shots on net and a plus-1 rating in 26 appearances this year, putting him just one point shy of his output from 52 contests last season.

Karlsson produced an assist, three shots on net and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Timo Meier's goal in the first period. The 31-year-old Karlsson has been on a heater lately with five goals and six assists in his last 12 games. The Swede is up to 19 points, 58 shots on net, a plus-3 rating and 27 blocked shots in 24 outings. This has been an encouraging bounce-back season after he was limited to just 22 points in 52 outings last year.

Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson tallied at 16:28 of the second period, and his goal stood as the game-winner. The Swedish blueliner has racked up three goals and two helpers during his four-game point streak. Overall, he's up to eight tallies, 10 assists, 53 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 22 contests.

Karlsson logged an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Jonathan Dahlen for the Sharks' first goal in the third period. In his last nine games, Karlsson has turned back the clock with four goals and five assists. The 31-year-old Swede is up to 17 points, 48 shots, 23 blocks and a plus-4 rating in 21 contests overall.

Karlsson scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson was a key part of the Sharks' comeback Tuesday. He scored to bring them within a goal before setting up Logan Couture's equalizer in the second period. The 31-year-old Karlsson has found his scoring touch lately with four goals and four helpers in his last eight games. The Swede is up to 16 points, 44 shots, 21 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 contests overall.