Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 3/7/17 8:05 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson registered two assists -- one on the power play -- during Monday's win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
It's been a strong 12-game stretch for the star rearguard. Karlsson has rattled off three goals, 14 points, 41 shots and 36 blocked shots while averaging 25:23 of ice time (3:03) during that span and continues to cement his status as an elite fantasy asset. Additionally, it's worth noting that his high-end offensive production isn't just relative to his blue-line peers but to all skaters. Continue to lock him into your lineups confidently in all fantasy settings.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 2/27/17 2:31 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson racked up a pair of assists in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Just another day at the office for Karlsson, who is up to 54 points in 60 games. The Swedish rearguard is an offensive machine who is never afraid to take chances and join the rush. He's reached double digits in goals for the sixth consecutive time in a full season and is consistently piling on helpers. You know what to do.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 2/21/17 11:12 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored on the power play in Tuesday's 2-1 win over New Jersey.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's 10th goal of the season made it 2-0 early in the third and eventually held up as the game-winner. The Swede has been overshadowed by San Jose's Brent Burns, but he still ranks second among blueliners with 52 points. Nineteen of those points have come with the extra man, which comes as no surprise considering Karlsson finished with at least 26 power-play points in each of the previous three seasons.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 2/19/17 10:41 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson recorded two helpers, five shots, six blocked shots in 29:08 minutes played during a loss to the Jets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
This was his fifth straight game with at least one point and three shots. He's not leading the league in assists like last season, but Karlsson is in third with 42. He's also on pace for his second straight 60-assist season. Furthermore, Karlsson is among the leaders in average ice time, so that's an add bonus in leagues where that's a category.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 2/3/17 2:24 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson dished out three assists -- one on the power play, another on n empty-netter -- in Thursday's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
That's five points in two games for the stat blueliner -- his first back-to-back multi-point efforts since Dec. 5-7. Karlsson's goals are down a bit -- mostly because his shot rate's fallen noticeably -- but one or two big games would turn that around in a hurry, and even so, his 44 points in 49 contests make him welcome on all fantasy rosters.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 1/31/17 11:15 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a goal, added an assist and registered eight shots with two blocks in Tuesday's 6-5 loss against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's shot totals have been way down this season, but he was very active in the offensive zone in this game which featured plenty of fire wagon hockey. The All-Star remains one of the best offensive defensemen in fantasy hockey, and he remains tied for the Eastern Conference lead in blocked shots (128) with Calvin de Haan of the Islanders.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 1/31/17 1:25 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson heads into Tuesday's game against the Panthers without a goal over the past 20 outings, as he continues to have a stronger focus on his defensive duties, Don Brennian of the Ottawa Citizen reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Karlsson's shots have been way down, he leads the Eastern Conference in blocked shots with 126 through 47 games. He also sees plenty of time on the power play, posting a goal and 14 assists on the man advantage. Karlsson remains one of the most productive offensive defensemen, even in a down year.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 1/29/17 4:38 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson headed into the All-Star break with seven goals and a team-leading 39 points with an even rating.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's shot totals have been way down this season, but he remains extremely productive. Often overlooked is the fact he has 126 blocked shots through 47 games, which ties him with Calvin de Haan of the Islanders for the Eastern Conference lead (second in the NHL). Karlsson has managed no goals and seven assists over his past eight outings.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 1/12/17 11:07 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson posted two helpers -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
He'd been ice-cold over the last six games, going minus-5 with a lonely assist and an uncharacteristically low six shots, so this is a sight for his fantasy owners' sore eyes. In fact, his shot rate is way, way down this year -- just 94 in 40 games, putting him on a full-season pace for just 192. That'd be an enormous drop for a guy who hasn't taken fewer than 248 shots in any of his last four full campaigns. Along the way, Karlsson has ceded the title of fantasy's most valuable defenseman to the Sharks' Brent Burns. He's still elite, but he hasn't quite been the elite of the elite this year.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 12/19/16 3:56 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson dished out two assists in Sunday's win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson had another active night, firing three shots on goal in 22:38 of ice time. The rearguard is up to 30 points in 32 games and is once again proving to be one of the best fantasy blueliners in the game. Karlsson quarterbacks the power play and his overall offensive instincts and talent make him an automatic roll every game.