Rickard Rakell's OT goal pushes Penguins past Kings 3-2
Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Brady Tkachuk scores in OT to lift Senators to 3-2 win over Penguins
Brady Tkachuk scored 1:46 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 for their first three-game winning streak of the season3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senators' Linus Ullmark Stuns Penguins' Erik Karlsson With Flashy Stick Save
3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Montreal takes on Pittsburgh following shootout win
The Montreal Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up power-play helper Karlsson posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact Karlsson has a helper in each of the last two games, and a total of seven assists across his last seven outings. The defenseman helped out on Michael Bunting's game-winning goal in the third period. Karlsson is up to 18 points (seven on the power play) with 69 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 29 outings. The offense is good enough for a blueliner, so fantasy managers can overlook the less impressive parts of his game.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Gathers assist in loss Karlsson recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.
Impact Karlsson had gone two games without a point prior to Friday. He has seven assists over his last nine outings for a solid run of production. For the season, the defenseman has 17 points (six on the power play), 66 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 28 appearances.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to keep their three-game home win streak intact when they play the Toronto Maple LeafsDECEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
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Registers helper in win Karlsson provided an assist, fired three shots on goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Bruins.
Impact Karlsson has five helpers over his last three games. This was also the first time he finished with a positive plus-minus rating since Nov. 5, though he was even in five of 10 games in that span. The defenseman has provided decent offense with 16 points and 62 shots on net over 25 appearances, but a minus-11 rating is a concern. He's also added six power-play points and 29 blocked shots in a top-four role.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Three apples Wednesday Karlsson accounted for three assists, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in 19:46 of ice time Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Vancouver.
Impact All three of Karlsson's helpers were of the secondary variety, and one came on the man advantage. After registering just one point between Nov. 11-22 over six appearances, Karlsson has collected four total assists in back-to-back games. The Swedish blueliner is third on the team in points, and he's up to two goals, 13 assists and a minus-13 rating through 24 contests.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Rust helps Penguins beat Canucks 5-4 to snap three-game skid
Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4NOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sets up Crosby's milestone marker Karlsson produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Utah.
Impact Karlsson set up Sidney Crosby's 600th NHL goal. It's been a shaky month on offense for Karlsson, who has five points and a minus-7 rating across 11 contests in November amid the Penguins' well-documented struggles. The 34-year-old blueliner is at 12 points, 57 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 23 outings overall. He remains in a top-four role, and the offense alone is decent, but Karlsson's fantasy value depends on which categories you play.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sidney Crosby scores 600th career NHL goal, but Penguins fall to Utah 6-1
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey ClubNOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penguins' Crosby scores 600th NHL goal
Sidney Crosby became the 21st player in NHL history to score 600 goals when he reached the mark in the second period against the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday nightNOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Malkin scores shootout winner to help Penguins top Sharks 4-3
Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BetMGM: Checking Lines | NHL.com Checking Lines - Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Jack Eichel
NOVEMBER 15 • NHL.COM
Ex-Team Sweden Coach Rips Penguins Erik Karlsson Being Named To 4 Nations Face-Off Roster The former head coach of the Swedish national team questioned Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson making the country's 4 Nations Face-Off rost...
NOVEMBER 13 • OUTKICK.COM
Former Team Sweden coach bluntly criticizes Erik Karlsson over defensive shortcomings ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off Former Team Sweden coach Johan Garpenlov recently questioned Erik Karlsson’s selection for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
One of each in win Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
Impact Karlsson picked up his second multi-point effort of the season. He did it in the first period, scoring the opening goal 3:11 into the game before setting up a Michael Bunting tally a few minutes later. Karlsson was indirectly called out by head coach Mike Sullivan after Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes, and it appears the message was received. The 34-year-old defenseman has 10 points through 16 contests, but he's also sporting a minus-7 rating with 42 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and six hits.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
Evgeni Malkin scored midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex OvechkinNOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tim Benz: If you didn't like Erik Karlsson's performance in Carolina, you're going to hate his own alaysis of it The only thing worse than the performance of Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson on Thursday night was his own assessment of it. The Penguins...
NOVEMBER 8 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Slides helper on power play Karlsson had a power-play assist, four shots on net and three blocks in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.
Impact Karlsson dished the secondary helper on Sidney Crosby's tally in the second period. It was the second consecutive game with an assist for Karlsson, who has one goal, seven assists and 15 blocks through 13 appearances.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up helper Karlsson registered an assist in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Thursday.
Impact Karlsson was able to bring a three-game pointless streak to an end with his sixth helper of the season. While the 34-year-old blueliner has been fairly productive offensively with seven points in 12 games, he has struggled on the defensive side of the puck and currently sits at minus-6 while also registering the second most giveaways (24) in the league behind only Dougie Hamilton (26).
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