Karlsson was given a recovery timetable of four months following surgery on his left foot Wednesday, theScore reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a testament to his toughness and determination during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the elite defenseman reportedly played through a pair of foot fractures and sustained muscle damage to his ankle. A four-month recovery could cause Karlsson to get off to a bit of a late start next season, as the Senators won't be taking any more chances with his ailment; he's far too important to the club and will cost the team $6.5 million annually through the 2018-19 campaign. It's early and we don't see the need to bump Karlsson far down in the rankings, but this latest development just might be enough to consider drafting San Jose's Brent Burns ahead of him in standard formats.

Karlsson dealt with two foot fractures and ankle muscle damage in the Sens' run to the Eastern Conference Finals, Bruce Garrioch of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With 18 points in 19 playoff games, some have joked that Karlsson should always play injured. With a few months to recuperate, he should be back to full strength by the time the season starts back up in October.

Karlsson earned helpers on both Ottawa goals in Thursday's 3-2 Game 7 double overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson assisted on a second-period goal by Mark Stone and a third-period tally by Ryan Dzingel, both of which came within three minutes of Pittsburgh pulling ahead. There was no chance to answer the Penguins' third goal, though, as Chris Kunitz's tally 5:09 into the second overtime ended the game on the spot. The Senators' captain finishes the postseason with two goals and 16 assists in 19 games.

Karlsson (foot) will play in Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defenseman has been playing through a hairline fracture all playoffs, but was held out of the third period of Sunday's 7-0 blowout loss, leading some to wonder if the injury had worsened. Whether his foot is in worse shape or not, with the Senators in an elimination game, their best player will find his way onto the ice to try to keep the team alive.

Karlsson (foot) was held out of the third period of Sunday's blowout loss to the Penguins for the purpose of rest and is expected to play Game 6 on Tuesday, Brent Wallace of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

It would take a very serious injury at this point for the Senators' best player to be held out of the lineup for Tuesday's crucial elimination game, so he will almost certainly suit up. Karlsson finished the contest with a minus-1 rating and three shots on goal.

Karlsson will not finish Sunday's Game 5 against Pittsburgh after aggravating his foot injury during the second period, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

While this could give Senators' fans and fantasy owners a major scare, it's worth noting that Karlsson was pulled from the game going into the third period after the score already stood at 6-0. With the game well out of reach, it would make more sense for the Sens to rest their superstar rather than pushing him into action when they wouldn't be able to pull out the victory anyway. Expect updates on Karlsson's status prior to Tuesday's Game 6.

Karlsson went plus-4 with an even-strength assist in Game 3 on Wednesday, helping his team to a 5-1 win over the Penguins to the sheer delight of the home crowd.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson was a force on both ends of the ice and even found time to mock Sidney Crosby for his habitual on-ice huddles with teammates. The Swedish blueliner has averaged 26:40 of ice time in the active series, holding strong in spite of two hairline fractures in his heel that presumably will require attention in the offseason.

Karlsson scored the game-winning goal and collected a first-period assist while logging 28:44 of ice time during Tuesday's Game 6 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The Ottawa captain posted consecutive multi-point games to eliminate the Rangers. Karlsson is playing through two hairline fractures in his foot, but with a goal and four assists over the past two contests, it sure doesn't look like it. Avoiding a Game 7 showdown will allow the defenseman extra time to rest and recoup his injury. Karlsson will need to be a game-changer again in the Eastern Conference Finals, which is right in his wheelhouse consider he's already posted 13 points through 12 games during the playoffs.

Karlsson (foot) was brilliant Saturday, picking up three assists and leading all skaters in ice time in the Senators 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

He set up the game-tying and game-winning goals. Karlsson left Game 4 after two periods of work, but you'd barely know that he's playing with two hairline cracks in his heel by the way he's skating. This Norris nominee has taken his game to another level.

Karlsson (foot) will not be under any type of minutes restriction in Game 5 against the Rangers on Saturday, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The prolific puck-moving Swede was limited to the first two periods in Thursday's Game 4 loss, but the Eastern Conference semifinals are tied up at two games apiece and Karlsson is needed more than ever. He hasn't missed a game in these playoffs despite the existence of two hairline fractures in his left heel, showing tremendous resolve and leadership as team captain. The two-time Norris Trophy winner has struggled to a minus-4 rating and no points over the last two contests, but he was at a point-per-game starting with the quarterfinal match against the Bruins.