Karlsson produced two power-play assists and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The good news was Karlsson setting up Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl for goals in the contest, but the smooth-skating defenseman was also on the ice for most of the goals against. Karlsson has posted six assists in seven games this year, including five in a four-game point streak.