Karlsson (illness) didn't make the trip to Winnipeg for Tuesday's game against the Jets, but he could join in later on the four-game road swing through Western Canada, Paul Gackle of the reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson will miss his fifth straight game due to illness, but his day-to-day label leaves some hope that a return Thursday against the Flames may be in the cards. An offensive powerhouse as far as blueliners go, every game Karlsson misses could be costing fantasy owners dearly. Although he hasn' found the back of the net at his usual rate, sporting a career-low 1.9 shooting percentage, Karlsson has made up for it with 40 assists through 47 games.