Karlsson (lower body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Canucks, Paul Gackle of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's return along the blue line will reinforce an already dangerous San Jose squad that had a six-game winning streak snapped Thursday against the Capitals. The 28-year-old defenseman is in the midst of another electric offensive season, having compiled three goals and 40 assists through 47 games. A career-low 1.9 shooting percentage suggests Karlsson is due for some extra second-half goals as well, which should provide a boost for his fantasy owners.

Karlsson (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's matchup with Washington, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The dynamic blueliner took part in Wednesday's practice, but it appears the Sharks are taking a cautious approach to Karlsson's return. Karlsson's next chance to suit up for game action will now be Saturday against Vancouver.

Karlsson (lower body) joined his teammates on the ice for Wednesday's practice session, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson should be considered day-to-day at this point for Thursday's clash with Washington. Whenever the Swedish blueliner is reinserted into the lineup, it will likely mark the end of Radim Simek's time in the lineup, though Tim Heed could also be a candidate for the press box.

Karlsson is suffering from a lower-body injury and remains day-to-day, Paul Gackle of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news effectively rules Karlsson out for Monday's clash with Vancouver, but at least clarifies that the elite defenseman is not still suffering from an illness that previously kept him out of the lineup. The club is clearly taking a cautious approach with the Swede and appears to be in no rush to get him back into the lineup. Once cleared to play, the 28-year-old figures to get back to logging big minutes for the club, he's currently averaging 24:59 of ice time, which will undoubtedly include power-play minutes.

Karlsson (illness) won't be available for Saturday's road matchup with Edmonton, Kevin Kurz of the Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kurz adds that Karlsson may or may not rejoin the team for Monday's game in Vancouver. As it stands, Karlsson hasn't suited up since Jan. 16 with the exception of the Jan. 26 All-Star Game. The productive blueliner missed the last three games prior to the All-Star break due to a lower-body injury, and has been unavailable post-break due to an illness.

Karlsson (illness) will sit out again Thursday against the Flames, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday marks Karlsson's sixth consecutive absence. After stumbling out of the gates with losses to the Lightning and Panthers in the first two games without him, San Jose has righted the ship with three straight wins. Still, the Sharks' brass is likely itching to get back the star blueliner, who owns 43 points -- three goals and 40 assists -- through 47 games. Coach Peter DeBoer still believes Karlsson will return during the road trip, with Karlsson's next opportunity arising Saturday against the Oilers.

Karlsson (illness) didn't make the trip to Winnipeg for Tuesday's game against the Jets, but he could join in later on the four-game road swing through Western Canada, Paul Gackle of the reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson will miss his fifth straight game due to illness, but his day-to-day label leaves some hope that a return Thursday against the Flames may be in the cards. An offensive powerhouse as far as blueliners go, every game Karlsson misses could be costing fantasy owners dearly. Although he hasn' found the back of the net at his usual rate, sporting a career-low 1.9 shooting percentage, Karlsson has made up for it with 40 assists through 47 games.

Karlsson (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Winnipeg, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has already missed a game due to illness. Considering the nature of these types of ailments, he should be good to go Tuesday, though we won't know his status until closer to puck drop. Karlsson has enjoyed another solid season with 43 points but only has three goals. So far in 2018-19, the Swede is converting on just 1.9 percent of his shots.

Karlsson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Coyotes, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson fell under the weather Friday and has apparently not made enough progress with it over the past 24 hours to play.

Karlsson is under the weather and could miss Saturday's clash with Arizona, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson missed the three games leading up to the All-Star Game due to a lower-body issue, but was able to take part in the festivities. Now suffering from an illness, the elite defender could be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. If he is unable to give it a go, Joakim Ryan figures to slot into the lineup.