Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 12/30/17 4:46 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson set up a pair of goals for his team Friday, helping earn a 5-4 win over Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
A two-assist night is relatively mundane for Karlsson, but it's still a solid evening. More encouraging was his plus-one for the game, as his plus-minus has been his biggest flaw this season given the Senators' struggles.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 12/20/17 12:26 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson did his part, potting twice as many goals in the first 21:08 of this game as he had in his first 26 appearances this season. Unfortunately for the offensively-inclined blueliner, the team around him continued to struggle and wasted his scoring outburst. Karlsson's up to 22 points in 27 games, but his even rating here kept his season mark at an ugly minus-15.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 12/13/17 5:53 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Senators GM Pierre Dorion is listening to trade offers on all of his players, including Karlsson, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2015 Norris Trophy winner, who snapped a 10-game pointless drought Thursday night against the Sharks, is cashing out the balance of a $45.5 million contract that expires after the 2018-19 season. Included in that deal is a modified no-trade clause comprised of 10 teams with whom Karlsson wouldn't want to play. We won't speculate which teams are off limits, but it's probably safe to assume the Swedish blueliner isn't happy with how Ottawa's season has gone since it's 9-13-7 and in the midst of a five-game losing streak for seventh place in the Atlantic Division.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 12/6/17 11:44 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson has failed to register in a point in nine consecutive games entering Wednesday's road contest against the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
The Sens have been struggling, and Karlsson's lack of production is likely one of the main reasons for Ottawa's active 1-7-1 slide. However, the veteran is far too talented to continue reeling along his current slump. After all, his 2.05 points per 60 minutes since the 2015-16 campaign pace all regular defenseman. Karlsson owners definitely shouldn't panic, and If there are buy-low opportunities out there, they likely won't be available much longer.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 11/11/17 4:00 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson registered two assists during Saturday's 4-3 triumph over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
The Swedish defenseman has been ridiculously hot to start the year with six multi-point games already this year. With a goal and 17 points in only 11 games, it's safe to say that the 27-year-old defenseman is over the foot injury that kept him on the sidelines earlier in the season and he's well on his way to another Norris Trophy-caliber season so play him every night.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 11/10/17 10:47 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson set up two goals against the Avalanche in Sweden on Friday, including the game-winner in overtime.
EDGE Analysis
What a special moment for a special player. The NHL scheduled back-to-back games between the Senators and Avalanche in Karlsson's native land, and it was icing on the cake for the puck-moving defenseman that he was able to factor into the game-winning goal that went to forward Mark Stone. Karlsson's up to 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) through 10 games, and the foot injury that delayed his campaign seems like a distant memory at this point. Use him well.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 11/2/17 11:07 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson collected two assists during Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
The fantasy stalwart is up to 12 assists through eight games for the campaign, and this was also his fourth multi-point showing. Karlsson is a set-and-forget asset in all settings until proven otherwise.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 10/28/17 1:30 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson had an assist and three blocked shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to New Jersey on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson continues to produce at a high level whenever he's healthy, and his blocked shot total will further erase any doubts that he's at full strength. Even with Ottawa depleted right now, he remains a threat whenever he steps on the ice.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 10/27/17 8:55 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson picked up two even-strength helpers during Thursday's 5-4 win against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
The dynamic blueliner is already up to eight assists despite playing in just five games this season. Karlsson also added two blocked shots and a season-high four hits on the night. He's clearly recovered well from his offseason ankle surgery and will continue to be an elite, every night scoring threat.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 10/22/17 10:06 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson tacked on three assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-3 home win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
This was the second consecutive game for which Karlsson's notched a trio of assists. Even though he missed the season's first five contests with his foot injury, you can expect the elite playmaker to finish near the top of the league in points and helpers if he stays out of the trainer's room for the bulk of the year.