Karlsson registered three assists -- with two on the man advantage -- to complement eight shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime home loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Arguably the top defenseman in the entire league, Karlsson rebounded nicely from his season-debut showing against the Canucks on Tuesday, when he went minus-2 over 22:25 of ice time. The Swede logged nearly five minutes more in this latest contest, suggesting that he may finally be over the foot injury that had been affecting him since the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Karlsson (foot) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

The all-world defender was forced to miss the team's first five games on 2017-18 after undergoing offseason surgery to repair the foot injury he battled through last postseason. Despite waiting until Monday to even go through a practice with contact, starting Karlsson on Tuesday should be a no-brainer for fantasy owners.

Karlsson (foot) ditched the non-contact jersey for practice Monday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has not suited up for the Sens this season, as he continues to recover from offseason surgery. Being cleared for contact is certainly a step in the right direction; however, the team has not yet given him the green light to play. Ottawa is in action Tuesday against Vancouver, which could mark the defender's 2017-18 debut -- although Thursday versus New Jersey gives him a little more time to get back to 100 percent.

Karlsson (foot) could play as early as Tuesday against Vancouver but still doesn't have a definite return timeline, according to head coach Guy Boucher, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators enter their game against Edmonton on Saturday with a solid 2-0-2 record, so ensuring Karlsson is 100 percent healthy before returning should remain priority No. 1. Of course, fantasy owners would love to have the elite defenseman back as soon as possible, but avoiding further aggravation of the long-standing foot injury is critical to Karlsson posting another monster campaign.

Karlsson (foot) will remain in Ottawa for the remaining two games of the team's road trip to Western Canada, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news effectively rules out Karlsson at least until the team returns to the Canadian capital Tuesday to take on Vancouver. Unlike most other players returning from long layoff due to injury, Karlsson not only needs to get healthy, but raise his fitness to levels that will enable him to play the 27 minutes per game that he's been accustomed to receiving for the past five seasons. Look for the Sens to give a better indication of a possible return date for Karlsson after they complete their road trip Saturday.

Karlsson (foot) is back in Ottawa resuming his rehab and skating, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Meanwhile, the Senators have traveled to Vancouver in preparation for a night game versus the Canucks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

This news effectively rules Karlsson out for the next contest. It always stings to see an elite player on your bench, but the Swede has been skating and isn't on injured reserve, suggesting that he may not be out too much longer. The Senators' three-game road trip ends with a game against the Oilers on Saturday.

Karlsson (foot) ruled himself out for Saturday's home contest against the Red Wings, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. "I'm not going to play tonight. It's going to be day-to-day here, " said the defenseman.

EDGE Analysis

While it hurts majorly to not have the elite defenseman at one's disposal, the Swede has at least done fantasy owners a bit of a favor by deciding on his status several hours in advance of the daily lineup lock. By sitting this one out, he'll have Tuesday to rest up before the the next game -- a road clash with the Canucks.

Karlsson (foot) remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home contest versus the Red Wings, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The elite defenseman missed Opening Night against the Capitals, and the Senators reportedly haven't decided on his status for this next game. Fantasy owners are advised to keep alternatives ready in case Karlsson, who dropped 71 points (17 goals, 54 assists) in 74 games last season, needs more time to heal.

Karlsson could suit up against Detroit on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This would be welcome news for both the Senators and his fantasy owners if Washington is the only game Karlsson misses. He's a top option on the blue line whenever he returns, whether he's able to play against the Red Wings or not.

Karlsson (foot) will not suit up for Thursday's tilt against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson remains without a timeline to return, so it was really just a matter of time before coach Guy Boucher officially shut him down. The blueliner is not replaceable -- considering he is one of just three defensemen to record 70-plus points last season -- but, Dion Phaneuf is likely to see the biggest uptick in minutes. When the 27-year-old Karlsson returns to action remains to be seen, however, Saturday's matchup against Detroit seems like a long shot.