Tue 11/1/11 8:00 AM

Erik Karlsson leads the NHL with 12 assists going into Tuesday night's action. The offensive rearguard has 13 points in 12 games this season. He has fired an astounding 36 shots at opposing goaltenders already, which ranks him second in the league among defensemen. Karlsson continues to struggle at times in his own end, but his offensive body of work makes him a great fantasy player to have on your roster and he is proving that again early into this year.