Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Mon 9/27/21 4:02 PM

Karlsson (thumb) was on the ice for Monday's practice session, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson doesn't seem to be significantly limited by his thumb problem and could be in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason tilt against the Kings. Last season saw Karlsson post his lowest point total (22) since the 2012-13 campaign, when he was limited to just 17 games.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Sun 9/26/21 3:49 PM2 Comments

Karlsson has a minor infection in his thumb and is being treated with antibiotics, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
As such, the veteran blueliner won't participate in the Sharks' split-squad contests against Anaheim and Vegas on Sunday. However, Karlsson could suit up for preseason action Tuesday against the Kings if his thumb feels better in time.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Sat 5/8/21 3:03 AM

Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, blocked three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson opened the scoring just 3:47 into the game on a feed from Tomas Hertl. In the third period, Karlsson appeared to score again, but the play was ruled offside. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to eight goals, 22 points, 107 shots on net and 69 blocked shots through 50 contests. He's recorded five points in his last nine outings, picking up the pace slightly at the end of the campaign.

Erik Karlsson
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Thu 5/6/21 12:40 AM

Karlsson scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
After Tomas Hertl netted a pair of goals to tie the game at 2-2, Karlsson struck with a power-play tally in the third period to put the Sharks ahead. The Swedish blueliner has picked up four points in his last eight outings. He's at 21 points, 102 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 49 contests overall.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Tue 4/27/21 1:44 AM

Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-4 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's tally at 3:19 of the second period chased Coyotes starting goalie Darcy Kuemper from the game. The 30-year-old Karlsson is up to six tallies, 19 points, 93 shots on net and 58 blocked shots in 44 contests. His scoring pace has taken another downturn in 2020-21, which leaves the Swede as a depth option in most fantasy formats.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Thu 4/22/21 1:02 AM

Karlsson provided an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson ended a three-game mini-slump with his helper on a Tomas Hertl goal in the second period. The 30-year-old Karlsson is up to 18 points, 89 shots on net, 12 PIM and 55 blocked shots through 42 contests. He's picked up four points through 11 outings in April.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Thu 4/15/21 2:42 AM

Karlsson scored a goal on five shots and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
The Sharks were nearly shut out in consecutive games by Anthony Stolarz, but Karlsson spared them that indignation with his third-period tally. The Swede has five goals, 17 points, 79 shots on net and 51 blocks through 38 contests this season. He's collected six points in his last nine outings.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Sat 4/10/21 2:53 AM

Karlsson recorded an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson had the secondary helper on Rudolfs Balcers' first-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. In his last six games, Karlsson has two goals and three assists. The Swede is up to 16 points, 68 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 35 outings. He'll continue to play a large role within the Sharks' defense corps.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Wed 4/7/21 2:31 AM

Karlsson notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson had the secondary helper on Patrick Marleau's tally in the second period. Over his last seven contests, Karlsson has racked up five points and 16 shots on net. The Swede is up to 15 points, 67 shots, 43 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 34 games overall.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Thu 4/1/21 2:02 AM

Karlsson provided an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson set up Nikolai Knyzhov's first NHL goal at 10:58 of the third period, and it stood as the game-winner. The 30-year-old Karlsson has two tallies and two helpers in his last four outings. For the year, the Swede has produced 14 points, 65 shots on net, a minus-4 rating and 40 blocked shots in 31 contests.