Karlsson has three goals, seven assists, a plus-5 rating and six PIM through 13 games in 2016-17.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is off to a solid start this year, but excluding the opener against Toronto (three points) the blueliner hasn't had many signature games. The Swede has just two multi-point outings, and in the month of November, he has reached the box score in just two of five outings. In most formats, the 26-year-old was the No. 1 defenseman off the board and owners were expecting a point-per-game pace. The Senators offense is struggling and still haven't found their identity -- 26th in average goals per game compared to ninth last year -- but that is to be expected with growing pains coming along with new coach Guy Boucher. Ottawa's defense has been solid and it's led to 32 blocked shots by Karlsson, but the most noticeable issue would be the 2:59 of ice time during the power play. The past three seasons, the superstar has seen 4:38 during the man advantage, a number that was supposed to stay true with Boucher's power-play expertise. While it's entirely too early to hit the panic button and 10 points through 13 games is nothing to balk at, Karlsson and the entire Senators offense continue to be one to watch as they look to return to last year's explosive form.