Karlsson scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson capitalized on a feed from Jack Eichel to open the scoring at 8:25 of the first period. Both of Karlsson's points this postseason have come shorthanded. He's added nine shots on net, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over five appearances. Karlsson was shuffled up to the top line for Tuesday's contest, and if that change sticks, he'll have a stronger scoring outlook.

Karlsson logged a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up Reilly Smith's tally in the third period, but the Golden Knights couldn't build on that goal. The helper was Karlsson's first point in three playoff outings. The center has added three shots on net and a minus-1 rating so far in the postseason after logging 29 points, 119 shots on net and a plus-17 rating over 53 regular-season appearances.

Karlsson notched an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson posted two goals and three assists over the last six games of the regular season. While injuries interrupted his 2024-25 campaign, Karlsson was decent when he played, earning 29 points, 119 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating over 53 appearances. The veteran center will likely play more of a two-way role in the postseason, likely on the third line, so his offense may not be very strong, but he'll make up for it with defensive effort.

Karlsson logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson extended his point streak to four games (two goals, two assists) with his first power-play point since March 28 versus the Blackhawks. The center is up to 28 points (seven on the power play), 115 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating over 51 appearances. Karlsson's spot on the first power-play unit is intriguing, though he'll likely lose it once Jack Eichel (upper body) is healthy.

Karlsson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has two goals and an assist over the last three contests. The center dropped back down the lineup Thursday with the return of Tomas Hertl (shoulder) -- though Jack Eichel (upper body) was still out of action. Karlsson is now at nine goals, 27 points, 112 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating across 50 appearances this season. Even in a third-line role, he can be an effective depth scorer with playing time in all situations.

Karlsson scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

While he remained listed on the second line, Karlsson led the Golden Knights' forwards with 22:01 of ice time in the absence of Jack Eichel (upper body). The goal was Karlsson's first since he returned from a lower-body injury March 20, though he has racked up seven assists over 11 contests since his return. The 32-year-old center is at eight goals (two shorthanded), 26 points, 110 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating across 49 appearances.

Karlsson managed an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson ended a four-game dry spell when he set up Victor Olofsson on the game-winning goal with 3:14 left in the third period. The 32-year-old Karlsson had six assists over five contests prior to his slump. The center is up to 25 points, 108 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 48 appearances in an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign.

Karlsson logged three assists and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

One of Karlsson's helpers came on the power play. He's earned six assists, including three with the man advantage, over five games since returning from a lower-body injury, though he hasn't scored in that stretch. Overall, the center has seven goals, 17 helpers (five on the power play), 97 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 43 appearances.

Karlsson notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The Golden Knights opted to keep Karlsson as the third-line center in the absence of Tomas Hertl (shoulder), instead moving Nicolas Roy up to the second line. Karlsson could still end up carving out more ice time in the long run, but the team may be playing it safe since he's still somewhat fresh off a long-term lower-body injury. The Swede has three helpers, including two on the power play, in four games since he returned. He's now at 21 points (four on the power play), 97 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 42 appearances this season.

Karlsson logged a power-play assist and fired two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has two helpers over three games since he returned from a two-month absence due to a lower-body injury. He set up Nicolas Roy on the opening tally Sunday. Karlsson is playing in a middle-six role at even strength, but he also sees time in all situations as a well-rounded center. For the season, he's produced 20 points (three on the power play), 94 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 41 contests.