Karlsson put up two assists in a 7-3 win over Philadelphia on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has five points, including four assists, in his last four games. And he has 13 points, including 12 assists, and 31 shots in his last 14 games. Karlsson is warming up and is now on a pace that would match his 56-point total from last season. That will help you, even if he struggles defensively.

Karlsson scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson now has three goals and 19 assists in 34 games. Yes, managers and fans have been frustrated with Karlsson, in large part because of they still see him as the 101-point guy he was in San Jose in 2022-23. Four words: lightning in a bottle. Still, he's on pace for mid-50s in points, much like he delivered last season. Fantasy managers don't care about his defensive gaffes, but the Pens could reduce his playing time to protect him a bit and reduce frustration overall. His average ice time this season is 22:43, down his 25:18 average.

Karlsson notched an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has four assists over his last six outings. His helper Tuesday was clutch, as he set up Rickard Rakell's game-winning goal at 1:44 of overtime. Karlsson now has 20 points, 79 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 33 appearances in a top-four role.

Karlsson posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has a helper in each of the last two games, and a total of seven assists across his last seven outings. The defenseman helped out on Michael Bunting's game-winning goal in the third period. Karlsson is up to 18 points (seven on the power play) with 69 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 29 outings. The offense is good enough for a blueliner, so fantasy managers can overlook the less impressive parts of his game.

Karlsson recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson had gone two games without a point prior to Friday. He has seven assists over his last nine outings for a solid run of production. For the season, the defenseman has 17 points (six on the power play), 66 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 28 appearances.

Karlsson provided an assist, fired three shots on goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has five helpers over his last three games. This was also the first time he finished with a positive plus-minus rating since Nov. 5, though he was even in five of 10 games in that span. The defenseman has provided decent offense with 16 points and 62 shots on net over 25 appearances, but a minus-11 rating is a concern. He's also added six power-play points and 29 blocked shots in a top-four role.

Karlsson accounted for three assists, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in 19:46 of ice time Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

All three of Karlsson's helpers were of the secondary variety, and one came on the man advantage. After registering just one point between Nov. 11-22 over six appearances, Karlsson has collected four total assists in back-to-back games. The Swedish blueliner is third on the team in points, and he's up to two goals, 13 assists and a minus-13 rating through 24 contests.

Karlsson produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Sidney Crosby's 600th NHL goal. It's been a shaky month on offense for Karlsson, who has five points and a minus-7 rating across 11 contests in November amid the Penguins' well-documented struggles. The 34-year-old blueliner is at 12 points, 57 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 23 outings overall. He remains in a top-four role, and the offense alone is decent, but Karlsson's fantasy value depends on which categories you play.

Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson picked up his second multi-point effort of the season. He did it in the first period, scoring the opening goal 3:11 into the game before setting up a Michael Bunting tally a few minutes later. Karlsson was indirectly called out by head coach Mike Sullivan after Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes, and it appears the message was received. The 34-year-old defenseman has 10 points through 16 contests, but he's also sporting a minus-7 rating with 42 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and six hits.

Karlsson had a power-play assist, four shots on net and three blocks in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson dished the secondary helper on Sidney Crosby's tally in the second period. It was the second consecutive game with an assist for Karlsson, who has one goal, seven assists and 15 blocks through 13 appearances.