Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 1/16/14 11:24 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Erik Karlsson scored a goal and dished out two helpers for the Senators in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens Thursday.
With 45 points in 48 games this season, Karlsson has continued to score at the pace he set for himself over the past two seasons. Clarke MacArthur also enjoyed a nice game with a goal and an assist in the losing effort. Bobby Ryan and Kyle Turris each found the back of the net as well.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Wed 1/15/14 8:07 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Erik Karlsson earned a pair of power-play assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Minnesota.
He has recorded five helpers in his past four games to give him 43 points in 47 contests. Karlsson is one point behind Chicago's Duncan Keith for the most among NHL defensemen.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Thu 1/9/14 10:28 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Erik Karlsson contributed two assists in Ottawa's overtime loss to Colorado on Wednesday.
He has earned four helpers in his past four games, but hasn't scored a goal in his past six. Karlsson is still tied for first among NHL blueliners with 10 goals and he ranks second in defense scoring with 41 points in 45 games.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Tue 1/7/14 9:56 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
Team Sweden will feature Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson.
Karlsson is just 23 years old, but he's emerged as one of the NHL's greatest defensemen. He has 10 goals and 39 points this season while averaging 27:17 minutes per contest. Detroit's Niklas Kronwall will also play a major role on Swedish's Olympic squad.
Erik Karlsson D PIT Sun 1/5/14 10:43 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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 D PIT Fri 12/27/13 10:31 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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 D PIT Mon 12/23/13 10:28 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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 D PIT Fri 12/20/13 10:01 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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 D PIT Tue 12/17/13 10:21 AM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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 D PIT Sat 12/14/13 5:27 PM
Erik Karlsson
D PIT
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.