Karlsson scored for the third straight day in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings. However, he did leave the game halfway through the third period due to what coach Guy Boucher called a "stinger on the heel," Graham Greech of TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Karlsson has dodged a lasting injury, especially with the bench boss noting that the star blueliner didn't return to the contest simply because he was content with the young defensemen he had on the ice to finish the game. The Sens' captain should be fine for Thursday's road contest against the Bruins, but we'll let you know if that changes for any reason.