Karlsson (undisclosed) will suit up for Game 5 on Saturday against the Rangers, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Guy Boucher told reporters following Thursday's contest that Karlson could have played the third period, but the team made the decision to keep him out of the lineup. The defenseman has been held off the scoresheet in back-to-back contests after having racked up a goal and seven helpers in his previous eight games. The Sens are back home Saturday, which has been the key to this series thus far, so perhaps the 26-year-old can get back on track.

Karlsson (undisclosed) left Game 4 after two periods, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Swede has been dealing with hairline foot fractures throughout the playoffs, so that is likely the culprit, but the team hasn't said whether that is or isn't the cause. It could be much needed rest in a blowout, or it could be something more serious, so expect more news before Game 5 on Saturday.

Karlsson has a point in three consecutive games dating back to the first-round series finale against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

In fact, Karlsson has at least one point in every playoff game he's played thus far aside from Game 5 against the Bruins. Despite the fact that he is playing with two hairline fractures in his foot, the Swedish blueliner is averaging an astounding 31:06 of ice time while amassing a goal and seven assists during the Senators' playoff run. He'll look to extend his points streak to four games Tuesday night in New York.

Karlsson scored the game-winning goal on one of his five shots in Thursday's Game 1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's shot from along the boards with 4:11 to play grazed Rangers center Derek Stepan before deflecting off the back of Henrik Lundqvist's mask and in. While it was a fortunate break for Ottawa's captain, he created his luck with a strong overall performance that led all skaters in shots and ice time (28:54).

Karlsson played the first-round series against Boston despite two hairline fractures in his left heel, Joe McDonald of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just a hockey player being a hockey player. The injury reportedly occurred when Karlsson blocked a shot during a March 28 game against Philadelphia and it caused him to miss three of the last five regular season games. While this sort of injury could've kept the star defenseman out during the regular season, it's the playoffs and he has already shown he can compete at a high level despite the ailment, so it's unlikely that he'll miss ice time because of it.

Karlsson collected two assists -- one on the power play -- and logged 30:15 of ice time during Monday's Game 3 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The Norris candidate is now up to four assists through the first three games of the series and has topped 30 minutes of ice time in consecutive outings. His hefty role provides a high fantasy floor, and his offensive upside offers an even higher ceiling. As a result, Karlsson's an elite fantasy asset and worth nightly consideration in daily contests.

Karlsson (foot) will return to action for Game 1 against the Bruins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson missed five of the Senators' final seven games of the season, but will be ready in time for the playoffs. Getting back its leading scorer -- 71 points on the year -- should boost Ottawa's chances of defeating Boston in their opening-round series. The blueliner will almost certainly pick up where he left off -- six points in his last six appearances -- and might be considered a lock in most playoff pools and daily contests.

Karlsson (foot) will miss the rest of the regular season -- two more games -- in order to prepare for the playoffs, Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The celebrated defenseman was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rangers early Saturday, and now he'll be a spectator for the regular-season finale against the Islanders in New York. Understandably, Senators GM wants to keep Karlsson, the captain, fresh as his club pursues its first Stanley Cup win in franchise history. He finishes the season with 71 points (17 goals, 54 assists) in 77 games after averaging a point per contest in a full 2015-16 campaign.

Karlsson (undisclosed) will not suit up against the Rangers on Saturday, Steve Lloyd of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson will miss his fourth game out of the Sens' last six and should probably be considered questionable at best for the regular season finale versus the Isles on Sunday. When healthy, the blueliner has been capitalizing on his opportunities as he has notched 16 points in his last 15 contests, including two goals and five assists with the man advantage. The Professional Hockey Writers' Association will likely be deciding between Karlsson and San Jose's Brent Burns when voting for the Norris Trophy -- awarded to the league's best defenseman.

Karlsson (undisclosed) is unfit to play Thursday in Boston, Dean Brown of TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two-time Norris Trophy winner provided some heroics in his last two games, tallying a goal and an assist Monday when he wasn't expected to play and potting another goal Tuesday, but seems to have suffered some kind of setback. Karlsson is Ottawa's best player and one of the best players in the entire league, so the Sens chances to clinch a playoff spot Thursday have certainly been dealt a blow. In his absence, Jyrki Jokipakka will step in to the Ottawa lineup.