Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 4/10/16 10:53 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-1 win against the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson finished his stellar campaign with 82 points -- easily the highest on the team. The 25-year-old became just the second blueliner to lead his squad in points in three-plus seasons, putting the icing on the cake in what may also lead to a Norris Trophy despite Ottawa's down year. The Swede ended 2015-16 with -- no surprise -- points in five straight, and he'll now set his sights on the upcoming 2016 World Cup.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 4/6/16 10:02 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored his 100th NHL goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson keeps on piling up the milestones. The superstar's tally pushed him to 80 points on the season, which is a first for an Ottawa blueliner. The massive count also ties Niklas Lidstrom for most all-time amongst Swedish defensemen, and the 25-year-old still has two games to surpass that total. If there's anything to knock Karlsson for, it's his minus-3 rating on the year, but who are we to put a damper on one of the most decorated seasons by a blueliner -- this guy's a stud and should be treated as such for a long time.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 4/3/16 10:09 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson set a new career-high 79 points with a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson isn't just playing for pride with the Sens out of the playoff picture -- he's pushing for milestones. Not only did the superstar set a new career high, 64 assists on the year ties him with Nicklas Lidstrom for the most helpers in a season by a Swedish defenseman. The 25-year-old has notched an apple in two straight, and factoring in his point-per-game pace, we like his chances of surpassing that total and placing himself atop elite company.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 4/1/16 12:25 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson scored a goal on his only shot, adding a helper and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
While the Senators are officially eliminated from playoff contention, don't tell Karlsson that, as he continues to excel as the best blueliner in the business. The Swedish superstar had a rare four-game pointless streak in March, but since then, he's posted four markers and six helpers in 10 outings. Karlsson is now one goal shy of hitting 100 for his young career -- don't forget he's just 25 years old.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 3/27/16 2:07 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson lit the lamp on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson continues to get his through the struggles of Ottawa, notching points in three straight and continuing his torrid point-per-game pace. The Swedish superstar is as consistent as they come, and we expect nothing but fireworks as the season winds down.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 3/24/16 1:27 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson dished out an assist for the second straight game Wednesday against the Islanders, giving him 62 on the season.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's helper raised his point total to 75, which is one more than his 2013-14 output, and just three shy of his career high of 78 set back in 2011-12. The Swedish blueliner found a way to contribute despite the Senators scoring just once on backup netminder John-Francois Berube, once again demonstrating his ability to excel even when his teammates don't.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 3/23/16 12:41 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson picked up an assist and fired on net six times in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson nixed his recent cold streak (two games) and reached the scoresheet for the fourth time in March. That is noteworthy due to the fact that the superstar blueliner has somewhat struggled this month, going pointless in eight out of 12. You could say he's slowed down, but odds are that the 25-year-old will erupt for big game sooner rather than later. Don't do anything rash.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 3/16/16 4:03 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
With Karlsson's multi-assist outing in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Minnesota, the blueliner hit 60 helpers on the year -- a milestone only four other defensemen have reached in the past 20 seasons.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson is amongst elite company -- Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Leetch, Ray Bourque and Paul Coffey -- and he's just 25 years old. The superstar blueliner should easily surpass his career high of 78 points in a single campaign, sitting at 73 but still maintaining a point-per-game pace with 11 games left. It's a year of milestones for the Swede -- enjoy the ride as the season winds down.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 3/15/16 11:46 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson lit the lamp -- the game-winning goal -- and registered two helpers in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson's spectacular shot ended the game with just 30 seconds left in overtime, sealing Ottawa's second straight victory. The superstar blueliner now has two goals and three helpers in his last three games after a slow start to March. There's really not much else we can say about Karlsson -- the Swede is just that good.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 3/10/16 11:27 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson found twine to go along with a helper and four PIM in Thursday's ugly 6-2 loss to Florida.
EDGE Analysis
It was only a matter of time for Karlsson, who came into Thursday on a three-game pointless streak. The superstar blueliner has now hit 70 points on the year, the third time he has accomplished that feat in his career. It was also the 25-year-old's 19th multi-point outing of the season -- as if you needed another reason to start the Swede.