Erik Karlsson # 65 D
| Height: | 6′0″ |
| Weight: | 190 lb |
| Born: | 5/31/1990 (Age: 33) |
| Birthplace: | Landsbro, SWE |
| Shoots: | R |
| Draft: | 2008, OTT (15th overall), 1st round, 15th pick |
2023-24 Season
| GP | G | A | P | +/- |
| 82 | 11 | 45 | 56 | +4 |
Career
| GP | G | A | P | +/- |
| 1002 | 189 | 628 | 817 | -99 |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | S | SFT | TOI |
| Apr 17, 24 | @ NYI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 23:16 |
| Apr 15, 24 | vs NSH | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 25:49 |
| Apr 13, 24 | vs BOS | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 23:52 |
| Apr 11, 24 | vs DET | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 26:02 |
| Apr 8, 24 | @ TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 26:51 |
STATS
Career Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | SHP | TOI/G | GWG | OTG | S | S% | FO% |
| 2009-10 | Ottawa Senators | 60 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| 2010-11 | Ottawa Senators | 75 | 13 | 32 | 45 | -30 | 50 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 23:30 | 4 | 0 | 182 | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 81 | 19 | 59 | 78 | +16 | 42 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 25:19 | 5 | 0 | 261 | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27:09 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| 2013-14 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 20 | 54 | 74 | -15 | 36 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 27:04 | 1 | 0 | 257 | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 21 | 45 | 66 | +7 | 42 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 27:15 | 3 | 1 | 292 | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| 2015-16 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 16 | 66 | 82 | -2 | 50 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 28:58 | 3 | 2 | 248 | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 77 | 17 | 54 | 71 | +10 | 28 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 26:50 | 5 | 1 | 218 | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| 2017-18 | Ottawa Senators | 71 | 9 | 53 | 62 | -25 | 36 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 26:44 | 2 | 2 | 196 | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| 2018-19 | San Jose Sharks | 53 | 3 | 42 | 45 | +6 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 24:29 | 1 | 0 | 169 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| 2019-20 | San Jose Sharks | 56 | 6 | 34 | 40 | -15 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 24:31 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020-21 | San Jose Sharks | 52 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -18 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 23:35 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | San Jose Sharks | 50 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23:28 | 2 | 1 | 117 | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 25 | 76 | 101 | -26 | 36 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 25:36 | 4 | 2 | 209 | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 11 | 45 | 56 | +4 | 44 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24:16 | 4 | 2 | 213 | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| Career | 1002 | 189 | 628 | 817 | -99 | 466 | 42 | 290 | 2 | 7 | 25:23 | 37 | 11 | 2783 | 6.8 | 0.0 |
Game Logs
| Date | Team | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | SHP | GWG | OTG | S | SFT | TOI |
| Apr 17, 24 | PIT | @ NYI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 23:16 |
| Apr 15, 24 | PIT | vs NSH | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 25:49 |
| Apr 13, 24 | PIT | vs BOS | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 23:52 |
| Apr 11, 24 | PIT | vs DET | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 26:02 |
| Apr 8, 24 | PIT | @ TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 26:51 |
| Apr 6, 24 | PIT | vs TBL | 0 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 22:23 |
| Apr 4, 24 | PIT | @ WSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 23:10 |
| Apr 2, 24 | PIT | @ NJD | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 21:54 |
| Apr 1, 24 | PIT | @ NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 20:32 |
| Mar 30, 24 | PIT | @ CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 25:40 |
| Mar 28, 24 | PIT | vs CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 21:59 |
| Mar 26, 24 | PIT | vs CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 22:35 |
| Mar 24, 24 | PIT | @ COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 24:37 |
| Mar 22, 24 | PIT | @ DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 25:17 |
| Mar 19, 24 | PIT | @ NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 25:08 |
| Mar 17, 24 | PIT | vs DET | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 22:10 |
| Mar 16, 24 | PIT | vs NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 26:56 |
| Mar 14, 24 | PIT | vs SJS | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 22:29 |
| Mar 12, 24 | PIT | @ OTT | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 24:53 |
| Mar 10, 24 | PIT | vs EDM | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 24:33 |
| Mar 9, 24 | PIT | @ BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 22:20 |
| Mar 7, 24 | PIT | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 23:56 |
| Mar 5, 24 | PIT | vs CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 20:44 |
| Mar 3, 24 | PIT | @ EDM | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 22:01 |
| Mar 2, 24 | PIT | @ CGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 24:15 |
| Feb 29, 24 | PIT | @ SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 26:09 |
| Feb 27, 24 | PIT | @ VAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 25:45 |
| Feb 25, 24 | PIT | vs PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 25:36 |
| Feb 22, 24 | PIT | vs MTL | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 24:03 |
| Feb 20, 24 | PIT | vs NYI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 25:22 |
| Feb 18, 24 | PIT | vs LAK | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 27:26 |
| Feb 15, 24 | PIT | @ CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 24:19 |
| Feb 14, 24 | PIT | vs FLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 24:14 |
| Feb 10, 24 | PIT | @ WPG | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 24:21 |
| Feb 9, 24 | PIT | @ MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 23:05 |
| Feb 6, 24 | PIT | vs WPG | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 22:27 |
| Jan 27, 24 | PIT | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 26:48 |
| Jan 26, 24 | PIT | vs FLA | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 29:11 |
| Jan 22, 24 | PIT | @ ARI | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 18:51 |
| Jan 20, 24 | PIT | @ VGK | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 24:10 |
| Jan 15, 24 | PIT | vs SEA | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 25:18 |
| Jan 13, 24 | PIT | @ CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 23:59 |
| Jan 11, 24 | PIT | vs VAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 25:04 |
| Jan 8, 24 | PIT | @ PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 22:24 |
| Jan 6, 24 | PIT | vs BUF | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 23:11 |
| Jan 4, 24 | PIT | @ BOS | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 20:28 |
| Jan 2, 24 | PIT | vs WSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 27:01 |
| Dec 31, 23 | PIT | vs NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 25:04 |
| Dec 30, 23 | PIT | vs STL | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 22:36 |
| Dec 27, 23 | PIT | @ NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 20:38 |
| Dec 23, 23 | PIT | @ OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 23:17 |
| Dec 21, 23 | PIT | vs CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 26:37 |
| Dec 18, 23 | PIT | vs MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 26:10 |
| Dec 16, 23 | PIT | @ TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 26:06 |
| Dec 13, 23 | PIT | @ MTL | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 27:22 |
| Dec 12, 23 | PIT | vs ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 23:21 |
| Dec 8, 23 | PIT | @ FLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 25:38 |
| Dec 6, 23 | PIT | @ TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 25:45 |
| Dec 4, 23 | PIT | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 27:26 |
| Dec 2, 23 | PIT | vs PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 27:20 |
| Nov 30, 23 | PIT | @ TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 24:13 |
| Nov 28, 23 | PIT | @ NSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 21:57 |
| Nov 25, 23 | PIT | vs TOR | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 21:21 |
| Nov 24, 23 | PIT | @ BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 24:48 |
| Nov 22, 23 | PIT | vs NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 26:08 |
| Nov 19, 23 | PIT | vs VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 24:22 |
| Nov 18, 23 | PIT | @ CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 23:43 |
| Nov 16, 23 | PIT | vs NJD | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 23:23 |
| Nov 14, 23 | PIT | @ CBJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 22:34 |
| Nov 11, 23 | PIT | vs BUF | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 22:50 |
| Nov 9, 23 | PIT | @ LAK | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 25:20 |
| Nov 7, 23 | PIT | @ ANA | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 22:43 |
| Nov 4, 23 | PIT | @ SJS | 0 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 18:11 |
| Oct 30, 23 | PIT | vs ANA | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 30:56 |
| Oct 28, 23 | PIT | vs OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 23:10 |
| Oct 26, 23 | PIT | vs COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 21:09 |
| Oct 24, 23 | PIT | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 25:26 |
| Oct 21, 23 | PIT | @ STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 26:52 |
| Oct 18, 23 | PIT | @ DET | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 27:56 |
| Oct 14, 23 | PIT | vs CGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 25:15 |
| Oct 13, 23 | PIT | @ WSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 21:46 |
| Oct 10, 23 | PIT | vs CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 26:04 |
Early life
Erik Karlsson entered the world on May 31, 1990, in Landsbro, Sweden. Raised in a small town, he developed a passion for hockey at an early age, often spending hours practicing on frozen lakes and local rinks. His natural talent and dedication quickly caught the attention of scouts, paving the way for a promising career in professional hockey.
Rise to Prominence:
At the age of 17, Erik Karlsson was selected 15th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut during the 2009-2010 season, showcasing his exceptional skating, puck-handling, and offensive instincts from the blue line. Karlsson’s dynamic playing style and ability to quarterback the power play soon earned him recognition as one of the league’s top defensemen.
NHL Career Highlights:
Throughout his NHL career, Erik Karlsson has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments. He has been selected to multiple NHL All-Star Games and has received numerous accolades, including two James Norris Memorial Trophies as the league’s top defenseman. Karlsson’s offensive prowess has consistently placed him among the highest-scoring defensemen in the NHL, solidifying his status as a generational talent.
Leadership and Legacy:
Beyond his individual achievements, Erik Karlsson is known for his leadership both on and off the ice. He has served as captain for both the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks, earning the respect of teammates and opponents alike. Karlsson’s influence extends beyond the rink, as he actively participates in charitable initiatives and community outreach efforts, using his platform to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Challenges and Triumphs:
Despite facing setbacks, including injuries and adversity, Erik Karlsson has consistently demonstrated resilience and determination. His ability to overcome obstacles and bounce back stronger than ever is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence. Whether leading his team to victory or inspiring the next generation of hockey players, Karlsson continues to leave an indelible mark on the sport he loves.
Conclusion:
In summary, Erik Karlsson’s journey from a small-town kid with a dream to an NHL superstar is nothing short of remarkable. With his exceptional skill, leadership qualities, and passion for the game, Karlsson has carved out a legacy that will endure for generations to come, cementing his place among hockey’s all-time greats.
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