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.

Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Karlsson has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, but he won't be eligible to play until Saturday in Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson resumed skating back in San Jose on Tuesday, indicating he's cleared the league's virus protocols, but he won't be eligible to return to the lineup until Saturday against the Avalanche due to Canada's COVID-19 border restrictions. Karlsson, who's racked up six points through seven games this season, will return to a top-four role once cleared to play.

Karlsson remains in COVID-19 protocols and is unlikely to play Saturday in New Jersey, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is one of seven Sharks in COVID-19 protocols. Of course, there's always the possibility that he could be awaiting the results of consecutive negative tests, but it's probably safe to say Karlsson won't play Saturday.

Karlsson is still in COVID-19 protocols and is not expected to play Thursday against St. Louis, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a last-minute change, Karlsson will miss his third consecutive game while he and several other Sharks remain in protocols. His next chance to play will be Saturday against the Devils.

Karlsson (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Saturday versus the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson was among seven Sharks players, along with head coach Bob Boughner, who were placed in the virus protocols Saturday. The Sharks will have to commence contact tracing and confirmation testing, which leaves Karlsson's status for Tuesday versus the Sabres up in the air.

Karlsson scored an even-strength goal and added two power-play assists in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

It's very early in the season, but the 31-year-old blueliner is showing flickers of his old elite form from his Senators days. Karlsson has four points, including three helpers with the man advantage, through San Jose's first two games -- an impressive start considering he only managed eight PP points in 52 games last season.

Karlsson posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Jasper Weatherby's first NHL goal at 13:17 of the second period, tying the game at 2-2. The 31-year-old Karlsson has battled injuries over his three seasons with the Sharks, and his offense was down to 22 points in 52 games last year. His scoring rate should rebound a bit in 2021-22, but it's tough to expect much more than 40 points out of the Swede even if he can stay healthy.