Karlsson (undisclosed) will not play on the road against the Wild on Thursday, snapping a streak of 324 straight appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Not only will this news disappoint the countless fantasy owners depending on the stud defenseman, but Karlsson's absence has serious implications to a Senators team trying to officially nail down a playoff spot. Look for Dion Phaneuf and Cody Ceci to be relied upon more heavily on the top pair, while Jyrki Jokipakka gets primed for his team debut. Karlsson's next shot at playing now comes Saturday for a road game against the Jets.