Erik Karlsson
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Sun 1/5/14 10:43 AM

Erik Karlsson had an assist in Ottawa's 4-3 overtime win against Montreal. With almost half the season left, Karlsson is a mere point away from reaching the 40-point mark for the third time in four campaigns. Of course, the only exception came in 2013 when his Achilles tendon was sliced by Matt Cooke's skate. Karlsson's behind only Duncan Keith in the blueliner scoring race.

Erik Karlsson
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Fri 12/27/13 10:31 PM

Erik Karlsson registered four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in a 5-0 loss to Boston Friday night. Despite being held off the scoresheet like the rest of his teammates in this game, Karlsson continues to lead all NHL defensemen in scoring and remains the most dangerous offensive blueliner in the fantasy game.

Erik Karlsson
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Mon 12/23/13 10:28 PM

Erik Karlsson secured two goals and an assist Monday night in a 5-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Karlsson is off to a roaring start once again with 37 points in 38 games this season, leading all NHL defensemen.

Erik Karlsson
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Fri 12/20/13 10:01 AM

Erik Karlsson had some good moments in Thursday's loss to Florida, but his gaffe cost the Senators a chance to send the game into overtime. He earned a power-play assist and recorded six shots to help out his fantasy owners, but his stumble resulted in a shorthanded marker by Tomas Kopecky to seal Florida's victory. Karlsson is as dangerous as defensmen come in the league, but his risk taking can get him into trouble defensively. He has a goal and four assists over his last four games to give him 34 points in 37 contests. Karlson also has a minus-9 rating.

Erik Karlsson
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Tue 12/17/13 10:21 AM

Erik Karlsson had an assist on Monday. Karlsson has five points in his last 10 games, which would be great for most defensemen, but is a rough patch by his high standards. He leads all blueliners with 31 points in 35 contests.

Erik Karlsson
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Sat 12/14/13 5:27 PM

Erik Karlsson tallied his ninth goal of the year in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Los Angeles. The Ottawa blueliner will enter Saturday night's action as the leader among all NHL defenseman in goals (9), and points (30). Fellow Senators defender Joe Corvo had the team's other tally in Saturday's defeat. Jason Spezza, Kyle Turris, Cory Conacher and Patrick Wiercioch chipped in with an assist each.

Erik Karlsson
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Sat 12/7/13 11:18 PM

Erik Karlsson potted a goal for the Senators in their 4-3 shootout loss to the Leafs on Saturday night. Karlsson's goal ended an eight-game goal drought, though he's still remained productive. He has 28 points on the season, which leads all blueliners. Clarke MacArthur and Erik Condra picked up the other goals. Jason Spezza and Mika Zibanejad registered two helpers apiece.

Erik Karlsson
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Fri 12/6/13 7:51 AM

Erik Karlsson is using the Winter Olympics as a source of motivation. "It's a little carrot you have in front of you and you look forward to going and playing if you can," he said. "It definitely sparks you to try and play your best hockey." However, Karlsson also stated that the tournament is "a little too far ahead to be focussing on it," so he's trying to keep himself in check and thinking about his NHL team. He leads all defensemen with 27 points in 29 games this campaign.

Erik Karlsson
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Sun 12/1/13 10:27 AM

Erik Karlsson had four goals and 15 points in 14 November games. Karlsson finished behind just Duncan Keith among defensemen in the points race last month. Overall though, Karlsson is still comfortably leading the pack with seven goals and 26 points in 26 games.

Erik Karlsson
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Thu 11/28/13 10:30 AM

Erik Karlsson contributed two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 victory against Washington. He logged a game-high 29:38 of ice time in the match. Karlsson leads all defensemen in scoring with 26 points in 25 games.