FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ERIK KARLSSON #65 - DEFENSE - PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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Erik Karlsson scores in overtime as the Penguins rally to stun the Canucks VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Erik Karlsson scored the overtime winner Tuesday as the Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3, at Rogers Ar...
Completes comeback in overtime Karlsson scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
Impact Karlsson scored 1:42 into overtime, giving the Penguins their only lead of the game. He has 21 points over his last 23 outings, but his goal Tuesday was his first since Jan. 8. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to 43 points, 135 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 56 appearances in a top-four role with ample power-play time.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Islanders' Simon Holmstrom Forces Turnover From Erik Karlsson Before Slotting In Goal
FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE
Gathers power-play helper Karlsson recorded a power-play assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
Impact Karlsson set up a Sidney Crosby goal late in the first period. While Karlsson hasn't scored in 13 games, he's logged 10 assists, including four on the power play, in that span. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to 38 points, 121 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 52 outings overall. He'll likely never come near his 101-point total from last season again, but he still puts up strong offense from the blue line.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
The remote Swedish town that produced a generational NHL talent Erik Karlsson's quiet, small-town childhood in Landsbro, Sweden, proved to be the perfect springboard for his NHL career.
FEBRUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ready to rock Karlsson (illness) will be available to play Saturday against Vegas, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Impact Karlsson will be good to go after missing Friday's practice. He has compiled one goal and seven assists during a seven-game point streak. Karlsson has accounted for seven goals, 31 points, 102 shots on net and 44 blocked shots through 42 contests this campaign.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Karlsson missed Friday's practice because of an illness, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He's questionable for Saturday's game against Vegas as a result.
Impact Karlsson has seven goals and 31 points in 42 outings this season. If he's healthy enough to play Saturday, then he'll attempt to extend his seven-game scoring streak in which he's recorded a goal and seven assists. Should Karlsson end up missing the contest, then Ryan Shea might draw into the lineup after being summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pushes point streak to seven games Karlsson had an assist in Monday's 3-0 home victory against the Kraken.
Impact Karlsson extended his point streak to seven games, posting one goal and eight points since flipping the calendar from December to January. The veteran rearguard also added a plus-1 rating, four shots on goal and three blocked shots in his 25:18 of ice time across 25 shifts. He'll look to push the point streak to eight games when the Penguins open a two-game Southwest road trip against the Golden Knights on Saturday.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Extends point streak Karlsson garnered an assist versus Vancouver in a 4-3 loss Thursday, continuing his five-game point streak.
Impact Karlsson has registered one goal and five helpers, including a pair of power-play points, during his current streak. Barring a rapid uptick in productivity, the veteran blueliner shouldn't be expected to repeat his 2022-23 number when he put up over 100 points to secure the Norris Trophy. Still, the Swede is on pace to challenge for the 60-point threshold as long as he stays healthy.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Halfway through 1st season as a Penguin, Erik Karlsson knows he's still capable of providing 'more impactful play" As the halfway point in Erik Karlsson’s first season as a Penguin approaches, Mike Sullivan has quickly learned what coaching the veteran bl...
JANUARY 10 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Two helpers against B's Karlsson notched two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.
Impact It's his first multi-point effort since Dec. 13, but Karlsson's goal drought now stands at 17 games, a stretch in which he's collected eight helpers. The 33-year-old blueliner hasn't come close to last season's career-best 101-point pace in his first campaign with Pittsburgh, but he's still been reasonably productive with six goals and 26 points through 37 contests.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Earns assist against Caps Karlsson notched an assist in Tuesday's clash with Washington.
Impact Despite the helper, Karlsson is mired in a 16-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 25 versus Toronto. At this point, there is little chance that the defending Norris Trophy champion will reach the 25-goal mark as he did last year and remains well off the pace for another 100-point campaign.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Six points in last 18 games Karlsson picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues. It was his 600th NHL assist.
Impact Karlsson is the 18th defender in league history to reach 600 assists, and he's the second active player behind Brent Burns of the Carolina Hurricanes (606). He's the eighth-fastest to reach the mark (954 games). Karlsson is up to 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 34 games. But he has just six points (one goal, five assists) in his last 18 games. It's almost impossible to bench Karlsson, but with this recent slump, you'd certainly do it if his wasn't the reigning Norris trophy holder.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: Penguins' defensive swaps leading to mixed results OTTAWA, Ontario — For the opening third of the season, a few constants could be expected from the Penguins’ lineup. Aside from Sidney Crosby...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Two helpers in Montreal Karlsson picked up two power-play assists in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.
Impact Both helpers came in the second period as the Penguins rallied from an early 3-1 deficit. Karlsson broke out of an 11-game slump in the process that had seen him record just one goal and two points, with zero points on the power play, and on the season the streaky blueliner has six tallies and 21 points through 28 contests.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2
Erik Karlsson scored the deciding goal in the final seconds of the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot in Tuesday's win Karlsson scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Both points came in the third period, as the Penguins broke open what had been a 2-2 tie after 40 minutes. Karlsson has found the scoresheet in six straight games, recording multiple points in five of them, and on the season the former Shark and Senator has five goals and 15 points in 14 contests with 34 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins visit the Blue Jackets following Karlsson's 2-goal showing
The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Erik Karlsson scored two goals in the Penguins' 4-0 win over the Buffalo SabresNOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five-game, nine-point streak Karlsson scored twice Saturday in a 4-0 win over Buffalo.
Impact His first, which pushed the score to 3-0, deflected in off the stick of Buffalo defender Erik Johnson on a power play in the first minute of the third. His second went into an empty net. Karlsson has nine points (three goals, six assists) on a five-game point streak after putting up just three points in his first eight games. Four of those points have come on the power play. It has taken some time to find chemistry with his new teammates, but things are finally looking up for Karlsson and his fantasy managers. It will be hard to replicate his triple-digit point total from last season, but never say never, especially if the Pens' stars stay healthy.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Sabres (11.11.23) | Crosby, Karlsson Keep Point Streaks Alive
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Karlsson and Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres
Erik Karlsson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin also scored and Tristan Jarry recorded a shutout in his return from injury, as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Satu...NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes pair of assists Karlsson notched two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
Impact Karlsson has a goal and six helpers over his last four games, all against Pacific Division opponents. The defenseman helped out on the Penguins' last two goals Thursday, including Bryan Rust's game-winning tally in overtime. Karlsson's offense has been essentially as advertised -- he's picked up two goals, nine helpers, 28 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through his first 12 appearances with the Penguins.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies helper in win Karlsson logged an assist, five shots on goal and five blocked shots in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.
Impact Karlsson helped out on a Radim Zohorna tally in the first period. There hasn't been a lot of consistency for Karlsson, but he has a goal and four helpers over his last three games after snapping a four-game dry spell. The blueliner is up to nine points, 27 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 11 contests while playing on the second pairing and first power-play unit.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Karlsson has been pretty good, but he's still looking to find 'another level' with Penguins SAN JOSE, Calif. — When the Penguins wrapped up their practice here Friday, a couple of Bay Area reporters noticed that Erik Karlsson looks...
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Two helpers in return to San Jose Karlsson recorded two assists, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-5 rating in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact Karlsson's return to San Jose saw his new team completely control the game. This was his third multi-point effort of the season, though he's also been held without a point six times in 10 contests. Karlsson had 101 points in 82 games with the Sharks last season, but he's been limited to a solid eight points with 22 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating to begin 2023-24.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
