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ERIK KARLSSON #65 - DEFENSE - PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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BetMGM: Checking Lines | NHL.com Checking Lines - Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Jack Eichel
1 DAY AGO • 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...
3 DAYS AGO • 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.
4 DAYS AGO • 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).
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out on power play Karlsson logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.
Impact Karlsson has earned a helper in four of the last five games, and two of those assists have come on the power play. The 34-year-old defenseman has produced strong offense so far with six points over eight contests, though he also has a minus-4 rating. Karlsson's also notched 15 shots on net and 10 blocked shots, though fantasy managers will primarily count on him for offense.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes helper in loss Karlsson distributed an assist in Sunday's 6-3 loss against the Jets.
Impact Karlsson picked up a primary helper on Lars Eller's second-period marker. Karlsson has garnered one goal, four assists, 13 shots, nine blocks, five takeaways and a minus-3 rating over seven games. The 34-year-old's five points leads Pittsburgh's blueliners, and his 22:26 of ice time per game trails only Kris Letang (22:51). Karlsson will look to net his first even-strength goal of the season against Calgary on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Slides assist in win Karlsson had an assist and three shots on net in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
Impact Karlsson picked up a secondary assist on Kevin Hayes' game-winning tally. The assist was the second of the season for Karlsson, who also has a goal through the first four games.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Two-point effort Thursday Karlsson scored a power-play goal on two shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Karlsson and the rest of the Penguins were held off the scoresheet versus the Rangers on Wednesday, but the star defenseman was able to bounce back in the second game of the year. The 34-year-old was limited to 56 points in 82 appearances last season, and his 99 blocked shots were his most in six years. Karlsson's spot on the top power-play unit will give him a safe floor on offense as long as he can stay healthy.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Beauvillier, Blomqvist help Penguins rebound from opening loss with 6-3 victory over Red Wings
Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday nightOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go for Opening Night Karlsson (upper body) said that he's good to go for Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Karlsson dealt with an upper-body injury throughout training camp, but the team had sustained optimism that he'd be available for Opening Night. The 34-year-old confirmed after the Penguins' morning skate that he'll be able to suit up against the Rangers. During his first season in Pittsburgh last year, Karlsson logged 11 goals and 56 points, including 17 on the power play, while averaging 24:16 of ice time.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Karlsson Should Be Ready to Go for Season Opener | Pittsburgh Penguins Erik Karlsson said he should be good to go for the Pittsburgh Penguins season opener on Wednesday at home versus the New York Rangers after...
OCTOBER 5 • NHL.COM
Erik Karlsson, feeling 'pretty good' now, expects to suit up for Penguins season opener Erik Karlsson was upgraded to full participation before the Penguins practiced Saturday morning in Cranberry, and the former All-Star defend...
OCTOBER 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Penguins injury updates: Erik Karlsson joins morning skate; Bryan Rust day-to-day with lower-body issue The Penguins revealed a mixed bag of injury news at Friday’s morning skate as defenseman Erik Karlsson joined his teammates in full capacity...
OCTOBER 4 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Joining teammates at practice Karlsson (upper body) took the ice in a regular sweater with the main group Friday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Impact Karlsson is unlikely to jump right back into action against the Jackets on Friday in the Pens' preseason finale, instead, the blueliner looks on track to be ready to suit up for Opening Night versus the Rangers. Still, it's good news for the Swede, who has thus far missed the entirety of training camp due to his upper-body issue. Once given the all-clear, Karlsson figures to eat a ton of minutes on Pittsburgh's blue line and should step into a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit -- though Kris Letang will likely also be in contention for that role.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for non-contact practice Karlsson (upper body) will join the Penguins' non-game group in a non-contact jersey Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact At this point, Karlsson shouldn't be expected to play versus Columbus on Friday either, which means he will have missed the entirety of the preseason. In fact, the veteran blueliner could be in danger of missing regular-season action with the Penguins kicking off the 2024-25 campaign versus the Rangers on Wednesday. If Karlsson misses any time, Kris Letang will likely rejoin the top power-play unit.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins' Erik Karlsson Breaks Silence on Undisclosed Injury Erik Karlsson aims to be ready for the Penguins’ season opener on Oct.
OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM
Back skating Tuesday Karlsson (upper body) took a solo twirl on the ice Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Karlsson had been held off the ice since Thursday but seems to be making strides in his recovery. The Pens have just three more preseason opportunities for the 34-year-old blueliner to get back into the lineup, though he is expected back for Opening Night versus the Rangers on Oct. 9 either way. If Karlsson does miss any time, Kris Letang will move into the No. 1 power-play unit while Sebastian Aho could make the 23-man roster.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Penguins' Erik Karlsson Enduring 'Some Kind of Setback' Erik Karlsson suffered a setback and he’s questionable to play on the Penguins season opener.
OCTOBER 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Penguins' Impactful Update on Erik Karlsson's Injury Timeline Erik Karlsson’s extended absence from the Penguins training camp is raising questions.
SEPTEMBER 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Expected back for Opening Night Karlsson (upper body) continues to be classified as day-to-day but should be available for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 9 after coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Thur...
Impact Karlsson has yet to get onto the ice during training camp due to his lingering upper-body issue. The fact that Sullivan used the term confident multiple times actually could be more concerning for fantasy players, as it still leaves things up in the air. If Karlsson were to miss any game action, it would likely fall to Kris Letang to suit up with the No. 1 power-play unit while Sebastian Aho could make the Opening Night roster.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
