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.

Karlsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson helped out on a Nick Bonino tally in the first period, and that was all the Sharks could get past Joseph Woll. The 31-year-old Karlsson has been in good form lately with a goal and four helpers in seven games since he returned from a stint in the COVID-19 protocols. The Swedish blueliner has 11 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 14 appearances, including five power-play assists.

Karlsson recorded a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson helped out on goals by Matt Nieto and Jacob Middleton in the contest. The 31-year-old Karlsson reached double-digits in points in just 13 games this year after needing 23 appearances last year to do so. The Swede has added 26 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 2021-22 while often playing in a top-four role.

Karlsson scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson ripped a bar-down tally in the second period to restore the Sharks' two-goal lead after Joel Eriksson Ek put the Wild on the board. The 31-year-old Karlsson has a goal and an assist in two games since returning from a stint in the COVID-19 protocols. The Swedish defenseman is up to eight points, 17 shots on net, a plus-2 rating and eight blocked shots through nine contests overall.

Karlsson provided an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson saw 19:09 of ice time in his return from a six-game absence in the league's COVID-19 protocols. He's now collected seven points, 16 shots on net and six blocked shots through eight appearances. The emergence of Mario Ferraro as a do-it-all blueliner in Karlsson's absence could result in the latter seeing fewer minutes going forward, though he could score his way back into a more prominent role.