Erik Karlsson - NHL News & Rumors

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APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Finds twine on power play Karlsson scored a power-play goal on two shots and added four PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers in Game 3.

Impact Karlsson has earned two points, six shots, six PIM and three blocked shots over three games this postseason. The 35-year-old defenseman was steady in the regular season with 15 goals, 66 points, 176 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 75 appearances. He's a veteran of six prior playoff runs, in which he accumulated eight goals and 53 points over 67 outings, though this is his first time back in the postseason since 2019.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 23 • Associated Press

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APRIL 23 • Associated Press

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APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

At practice Thursday Karlsson (rest) was on the ice for Thursday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Karlsson has recorded 10 multi-point games over his last 18 outings, producing a combined nine goals and 17 assists, including nine power-play points. The veteran defenseman is coming off his best season with the Penguins (66 points) and should continue to produce at an elite level heading into the postseason.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday versus St. Louis Karlsson will not suit up Tuesday as Pittsburgh holds out its veterans for the start of the playoffs, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Karlsson has been Pittsburgh's most valuable player in 2025-26, racking up 15 goals and 66 points across 75 appearances - his best offensive campaign as a Penguin. He shouldered an enormous workload during extended absences by both Crosby and Malkin and was recognized with the team's MVP award at the end of the regular season. The 35-year-old blueliner is a must-start fantasy option in any format for the postseason.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Poised to play Karlsson (lower body) is slated to play against Washington on Sunday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals, Karlsson should return to the top pairing and first power-play unit in Sunday's lineup. He has generated 15 goals, 66 points and 176 shots on net in 74 games this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

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APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Karlsson (lower body) won't play against Washington on Saturday.

Impact Karlsson is day-to-day and will miss at least one game, but it's unclear whether he will play in Sunday's rematch against the Capitals. He has registered 15 goals, 66 points and 176 shots on net in 74 games this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Jersey Karlsson collected a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact The veteran blueliner continues to run hot or cold, but mostly hot. Karlson has produced multi-point performances in eight of the last 14 games, but he was held off the scoresheet entirely in the other six. Over that stretch, he's churned out nine goals and 22 points, and with three games left in the regular season for the Penguins, Karlsson sits four points shy of his sixth career 70-point campaign.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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