Karlsson scored twice on three shots and added a pair of blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson tallied in the second and third periods, then scored the decisive goal in the eighth round of the shootout. It was a vintage performance for the 30-year-old blueliner, who doubled his goal output to four in 30 contests. He's at 13 points, 60 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating this season.

Karlsson produced a shorthanded assist, two shots on net and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson had the lone assist on a Tomas Hertl shorthanded goal in the second period. The helper snapped Karlsson's four-game point drought. The Swede has struggled in 2020-21 with only 11 points, 53 shots, 38 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 28 contests.

Karlsson posted a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Evander Kane for the Sharks' fourth tally as they attempted to respond to the Golden Knights in the third period. The assist got Karlsson to the 10-point mark in 23 games this year. The Swede has added 43 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. Five of his points have come with the man advantage.

Karlsson scored a power-play goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson essentially ruined the Ducks' chances of a comeback with his third-period tally to give the Sharks a 3-0 lead. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to two goals and nine points through 20 appearances. Four of his points have come with the man advantage. He's accumulated five points in his last seven outings, which is much closer to his historical scoring rate than we've seen since he joined the Sharks in 2018.

Karlsson recorded two assists and four blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has been productive with a goal and two helpers in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The Swedish defenseman has seven points, 24 blocked shots, 34 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 17 contests. He's not likely to return to his vintage form in 2020-21, but he could produce enough to be worth a look in deeper fantasy formats.

Karlsson scored a power-play goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson was held scoreless in his first game back from a lower-body injury, but he tallied in the follow-up. The 30-year-old Swede has just five points, 32 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 15 contests. Karlsson can be expected to log 20-plus minutes per game in a big role for the Sharks.

Karlsson (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is expected to return to the lineup after four games in the press box. The 30-year-old struggled offensively before this injury, recording just four points and 23 shots on net through 13 games. Nevertheless, he'll continue to play a significant role on San Jose's blue line at even strength and the power play.

Karlsson (lower body) got through a full practice Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson isn't expected to play Saturday against St. Louis, but he's clearly ahead of schedule in his recovery. The 30-year-old blueliner, who's picked up four assists while posting a minus-5 rating through 13 games this campaign, could return to action as soon as Monday against the Avalanche.

Karlsson (lower body) isn't expected to resume skating this week, which means he'll miss San Jose's next three games at a minimum, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a disappointing start to the season for Karlsson, who notched just four helpers through the first 13 games of the campaign before sustaining a long-term lower-body injury. Check back for another update on the 30-year-old blueliner's status once he's cleared to resume on-ice activities.

Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Wild, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Bob Boughner said Monday that Karlsson is still week-to-week, and he'll aim to get back on the ice at some point this week. Boughner did leave open the possibility that Karlsson could return for Saturday's game versus the Blues. Either Fredrik Claesson or Jacob Middleton will return from the taxi squad for Monday's game.