Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 12/7/24 2:45 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 11/29/24 9:40 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 11/28/24 12:34 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 11/24/24 3:47 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 11/8/24 11:49 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 11/2/24 10:41 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 11/1/24 10:59 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson registered an assist in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson was able to bring a three-game pointless streak to an end with his sixth helper of the season. While the 34-year-old blueliner has been fairly productive offensively with seven points in 12 games, he has struggled on the defensive side of the puck and currently sits at minus-6 while also registering the second most giveaways (24) in the league behind only Dougie Hamilton (26).
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 10/23/24 1:27 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has earned a helper in four of the last five games, and two of those assists have come on the power play. The 34-year-old defenseman has produced strong offense so far with six points over eight contests, though he also has a minus-4 rating. Karlsson's also notched 15 shots on net and 10 blocked shots, though fantasy managers will primarily count on him for offense.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 10/21/24 1:24 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson distributed an assist in Sunday's 6-3 loss against the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson picked up a primary helper on Lars Eller's second-period marker. Karlsson has garnered one goal, four assists, 13 shots, nine blocks, five takeaways and a minus-3 rating over seven games. The 34-year-old's five points leads Pittsburgh's blueliners, and his 22:26 of ice time per game trails only Kris Letang (22:51). Karlsson will look to net his first even-strength goal of the season against Calgary on Tuesday.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 10/15/24 12:06 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson had an assist and three shots on net in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson picked up a secondary assist on Kevin Hayes' game-winning tally. The assist was the second of the season for Karlsson, who also has a goal through the first four games.