Karlsson collected two third-period assists during Friday's win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson stuffed the stat line with two assists, four shots and shot blocked shot over 29:30 of ice time. He remains an elite fantasy defenseman with 12 points -- three goals -- over 14 games thus far.

Karlsson has three goals, seven assists, a plus-5 rating and six PIM through 13 games in 2016-17.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is off to a solid start this year, but excluding the opener against Toronto (three points) the blueliner hasn't had many signature games. The Swede has just two multi-point outings, and in the month of November, he has reached the box score in just two of five outings. In most formats, the 26-year-old was the No. 1 defenseman off the board and owners were expecting a point-per-game pace. The Senators offense is struggling and still haven't found their identity -- 26th in average goals per game compared to ninth last year -- but that is to be expected with growing pains coming along with new coach Guy Boucher. Ottawa's defense has been solid and it's led to 32 blocked shots by Karlsson, but the most noticeable issue would be the 2:59 of ice time during the power play. The past three seasons, the superstar has seen 4:38 during the man advantage, a number that was supposed to stay true with Boucher's power-play expertise. While it's entirely too early to hit the panic button and 10 points through 13 games is nothing to balk at, Karlsson and the entire Senators offense continue to be one to watch as they look to return to last year's explosive form.

Karlsson assisted on the game-winner and recorded five shots on goal during Tuesday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the season with two goals and five assists, the Swedish superstar has cooled down significantly, notching just two points in five games. The 26-year-old hasn't been short on opportunities -- 11 shots on goal in that span of five contests -- but owners are used to a point-per-game pace with the potential for a massive outing any given night. Through nine games, the 2008 No. 15 pick has two power-play points, a number expected to skyrocket as the season rolls along (over 25 points the last three years). While the past few contests are not ideal from the top blueliner off the board, Karlsson remains elite and is due for a big night in the near future.

Karlsson notched a power-play assist and an empty-net goal to seal Tuesday's 7-4 victory against Arizona. He finished plus-3.

EDGE Analysis

That's four straight games with a point and seven total points with a plus-7 rating for Karlsson to open the year -- and yet he's been overshadowed a bit among blueliners by Brent Burns, who's looking even better than last year. It's going to be fun watching those two battle it out for the title of fantasy's top defenseman as the season goes on.

Karlsson picked up a shorthanded assist and two hits during Monday's 5-1 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Surprisingly enough, it was Karlsson's first special teams points of the year. The 26-year-old continues to prove that even through the team's struggles, the Swede can find a way to reach the box score. The 2008 No. 15 pick has registered a goal and four assists through three games and will continue to pile up the points as the season rolls along.

Through two games, Karlsson's shift times are down from 1:04 (last year's average) to 42 seconds. When asked about coach Guy Boucher's plan to continue the trend, the blueliner noted he will need help from the coaches, but said "at the end of the day, it's going to be upon me whether I change or not. Maybe it's something I can improve. Hopefully, it will make me into a better hockey player. You're always looking for small things to improve yourself," Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has still been able to produce as the superstar Swede has a goal and three helpers alongside a plus-3 rating. While there are no power-play points to speak of, the 26-year-old is a consistent threat during the man advantage and coach Guy Boucher had previously mentioned keeping him out for the entirety of special teams situations. The decrease in shift time may have raised a red flag for some, but it's no cause for worry, as Karlsson has been on ice for an average of 29:07 over two games and maintains a point-per-game pace.

Karlsson notched an assist during Saturday's 4-3 shootout win against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Without Carey Price protecting the crease, the Senators were able fire at will and Karlsson had a piece in the action. The 26-year-old superstar can safely be counted on to reach the box score every time he takes the ice, in turn making him one of the most valuable options out there.

Karlsson lit the lamp on eight shots, adding two assists and a plus-3 rating during Wednesday's 5-4 overtime against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Besides having his troubles with young star Auston Matthews, it was business as usual for Karlsson on Opening Night. The Swedish superstar maintained a point-per-game pace with ease last season, kicking off 2016-17 with a bang and ensuring you were correct in choosing him as the No. 1 blueliner off the board. Despite early talks of limiting shift times, the 26-year-old was on ice for 27:36, easily the highest on the team. The 2008 No. 15 pick dropped 82 points last season, but something tells us we haven't seen the best of Karlsson just yet. Expect fireworks from the stud throughout the year.

Coach Guy Boucher would like to shorten Karlsson's shifts in 2016-17 to keep him fresh and maintain pace, Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson led the league with 1:04 of ice time per shift last year, with the next closest being :56 shared by Travis Harmonic, Brent Burns and Alex Ovechkin. The superstar wants to be on the ice, but don't take this as a hit to his fantasy value. The Swede maintained a point-per-game pace and is absolutely lethal with the puck, and Boucher also stated he'd like to have Karlsson on ice for the entirety of a two-minute power play, if possible. The 26-year-old does damage on the man advantage -- 20-plus points in five of seven seasons in his career -- and continues to be a lock to feast in that department. This is more about strategy than taking a star off the ice, and it could actually end up working in the favor of owners as the season progresses. A few extra breathers should bode well for Karlsson, who already shoulders a huge load for the Sens.

Karlsson was on ice for 21:41 and recorded no points during Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal in the preseason.

EDGE Analysis

While he didn't reach the box score, Karlsson joined his team for the first time since competing on Team Sweden in the World Cup of Hockey. Preseason aside, the 26-year-old stud is in line for another monster season and remains the No. 1 blueliner option across all drafts. The Swede held a point-per-game pace last year en route to a historical campaign that consisted of 16 goals and 66 assists.