ERIK KARLSSON NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 night

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Erik Karlsson Breaks Silence on Undisclosed Injury Erik Karlsson aims to be ready for the Penguins’ season opener on Oct.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skates on his own Saturday Karlsson (upper body) skated on his own before practice Saturday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Karlsson was unable to skate when the Penguins opened training camp Wednesday, so he is trending in the right direction. Karlsson is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season Oct, 9 versus the Rangers. He had 56 points in his first season with the Penguins in 82 games as Pittsburgh failed to make the playoffs. Karlsson had a career-high 101 points in 2022-23 for San Jose and is likely to be around the 70-point mark this season, if he can remain healthy.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are ready to hit the reset button

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Penguins' Erik Karlsson out day to day with upper-body injury As the Penguins open training camp on Wednesday morning, one prominent player looking for a better season won’t be taking the ice. Defensema...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Day-to-day to open camp Karlsson was labeled day-to-day with an upper-body injury on the first day of Penguins' training camp Wednesday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Karlsson was no doubt hoping for a bounce-back year after managing just 56 points last season, well off his Norris Trophy pace the year prior in which he racked up 101 points. The addition of coach David Quinn is expected to unlock Karlsson's potential, though that's far from guaranteed. In regard to his injury, the fact that the team classified it as day-to-day should be an indication that Karlsson will be ready for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 9 even if he does miss some preseason action.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby says he's 'pretty optimistic' about getting an extension done with the Penguins

Sidney Crosby says he's pretty optimistic about getting a contract extension done before he and the Pittsburgh Penguins open the NHL season next month

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Jason Mackey: Recent Penguins history has featured defensive rebounds. Could Erik Karlsson and Ryan Graves be next? PITTSBURGH - Sergei Gonchar’s list of accomplishments is not short. Twenty NHL seasons and 1,301 gam...

JULY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jason Mackey: Recent Penguins history has featured defensive rebounds. Could Erik Karlsson and Ryan Graves be next? Erik Karlsson and Ryan Graves did not meet expectations last season, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have a recent history of defensemen bouncin...

JULY 13, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Revisiting Erik Karlsson's Arrival to the San Jose Sharks in 2018: Archive The San Jose Sharks originally didn’t believe in a full rebuild back in 2018 when they had a veteran crew hungry for the Cup. That led to th...

JULY 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

New Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky looks to bring 'light' to a struggling franchise

Ryan Warsofsky had a front-row seat to some of the worst hockey played by the San Jose Sharks since their expansion days as an assistant under David Quinn the past two seasons

JUNE 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Predicting Sweden's First Six Players for the 4 Nations Face-Off Elias Pettersson, William Nylander and Erik Karlsson are among Adam Proteau’s predictions for the first six players on Sweden’s 4 Nations Fa...

JUNE 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM