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.

Karlsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson was already ruled out for the Sharks' games Thursday and Saturday in St. Louis, so he'll be eligible to return Monday versus the Wild. The 30-year-old Swede has just four assists and a minus-5 rating through 13 games this season.

Karlsson (lower body) didn't make the trip to St. Louis for San Jose's back-to-back set with the Blues, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks have yet to release an expected timetable for Karlsson's return, but he'll miss San Jose's next two contests at a minimum with his lower-body issue. Nicolas Meloche will likely continue to occupy a bottom-pairing role until Karlsson is ready to return.

Coach Bob Boughner is hopeful Karlsson (lower body) will be available for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson missed Monday's win over Anaheim with a lower-body injury, but it appears as though his absence may be limited to a single contest. He's picked up four assists through 13 games this campaign.

Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's loss to the Golden Knights. Head coach Bob Boughner downplayed the severity, but it's serious enough to keep the 30-year-old out for at least one game. Karlsson was off to a tough start with no goals and four assists through the first 13 games. Fredrik Claesson appears in line for his Sharks debut Monday.