Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Wed 3/23/16 12:41 PM

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

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

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

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.

Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Mon 3/7/16 1:35 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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.