Erik Karlsson D PIT Mon 3/7/16 1:35 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson didn't record points and fired on net three times in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson has been quiet in three straight games, tying his season-high pointless drought. The superstar blueliner hasn't scored a goal in 18 outings, but the shots have been there, totaling 67 in that scoreless streak. Of course, the assists have still piled up (57 on the year), and the 25-year-old still maintains his point-per-game pace. Don't do anything rash -- a player of Karlsson's caliber will always bounce back.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 3/2/16 1:38 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson was named to Sweden's roster for the upcoming 2016 World Cup.
EDGE Analysis
In the 2014 Olympics, Ottawa's captain appeared in six games for Sweden, scoring four goals and adding four helpers to maintain a plus-5 rating. Karlsson is having an exceptional year for the Senators with 68 points to date, and he should pass his career-high of 78 before the end of the season. The 25-year-old deserves this selection and should represent his country well in the upcoming international competition.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 2/28/16 11:13 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson registered two assists in 30:17 of ice time in Saturday's win over Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Another multi-point effort from Karlsson, who is up to 67 points in 63 games on the season. The 25-year-old has been on a tear this year and has helped the team pick up wins in five of their last six games. You really can't do much better in fantasy.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 2/18/16 10:26 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson went plus-2 with two assists and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Karlsson is a gift that keeps on giving. The 25-year-old is a legitimate candidate for the Norris Trophy, and he's even progressing towards a ridiculous 75 assists on the season. The former first-round pick hasn't netted a goal this month, but with 13 assists in February and an average of over 30 minutes on ice, it's nitpicking at this point. Karlsson even has 10 PIM over his last six games -- just another reason to keep Ottawa's superstar in all fantasy lineups.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 2/11/16 3:09 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson assisted on the lowly goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
The former first-round pick has now hit 60 points for the third-consecutive season, an astounding feat for Karlsson, and he's only 25 years old. Over the past 20 years, only Nicklas Lidstrom has reached that milestone, placing the Swede in exceptional company. The superstar defender is on pace for a career year, and put quite simply, he's a fantasy stud and demands must-start status.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sat 2/6/16 11:26 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson had four assists Saturday in a 6-1 win over Toronto. He finished with a plus-5 rating and has seven assists in three games since the All-Star break.
EDGE Analysis
He now has 48 assists and moves into sole possession of the top of the NHL's assist leader board. Karlsson is also tied with the Stars' Jamie Benn for second in NHL overall scoring with 59 points. He's worth every penny in fantasy.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 2/4/16 10:29 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson assisted on both Ottawa goals -- one on the power play -- but went minus-2 in Thursday's 7-2 annihilation at the hands of the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Even when the Sens put up a clunker, there's Karlsson, still getting his. He just keeps on maintaining that point-per-game pace, and there's no reason to think anything will slow him down as long as he remains healthy.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 1/21/16 10:57 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson racked up two helpers and five shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Though he hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 14, Karlsson's been doing everything he can to generate offense. The Swedish defenseman is riding a three-game point streak and has now hit the 40-assist mark for the fourth time in his NHL career. Karlsson is one of the reasons that the Senators average nearly three goals a game, and with at least three shots in three of his last five games, expect him to soon break out of his scoring funk.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 1/19/16 1:39 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson provided an assist in Monday's win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
The helper came on the power play, but Karlsson also sported an unsightly minus-3 rating for the contest. Nevertheless, the defenseman continues to tick along at an extraordinary pace with 47 points in 46 contests, as he's on pace to eclipse the 70-point mark for the third time in his career.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Fri 1/8/16 2:05 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Karlsson picked up an assist and a couple penalty minutes in Thursday's loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
The assists just keep on piling up for the NHL's top blueliner -- he hasn't scored a goal since Dec. 20, but has tallied six assists in the seven games since. No defenseman has broken 80 points since Nicklas Lidstrom posted exactly that many in 2005-06, but Karlsson's in position to do just that. That's quite the achievement in this era of reduced offense.