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Erik Karlsson | Defenseman

Team: Ottawa Senators
Age / DOB:  (22) / 5/31/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 175
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Erik Karlsson is struggling to regain his form after returning to action from a sliced Achilles tendon.
He has not looked good against the Penguins and was particularly vulnerable on Pittsburgh's first goal Friday night as Sidney Crosby blew by him and beat Craig Anderson. As a result, Sens' coach Paul MacLean cut Karlsson's ice time for the remainder of the contest. If you are relying on Karlsson in a playoff pool, we suggest you look for alternatives until the Sens' rearguard shows he is in better game shape. May 18 - 12:59 PM

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Erik Karlsson agreed with coach Paul MacLean's assessment that he isn't playing up to his past standards since returning from his Achilles injury.

"I'm not playing the way I did when I got hurt and that's just the way it is," Karlsson said. "I'm trying to figure it out. Every once in a while it works and you feel pretty good out there. I've got to find the consistent game as well." Even a partially healthy Karlsson is valuable to the Senators though, as they continue to play in the postseason against Pittsburgh in the second round.
May 17 - 9:34 AM

Senators coach Paul MacLean doesn't think Erik Karlsson is playing at the same level he was prior to getting his Achilles sliced by Matt Cooke's skate.

"I don't think he's close to what he was before he got injured," said MacLean. "He was a dominant, dominant player, possibly the best player in the league at the time of his injury. Our expectation wasn't that (his play) would be at that level. Our expectation is that Erik would make us a better team because of his abilities to move the puck and to help us on the power play, to quarterback that. Our expectation is not that he's the Norris Trophy-winning Erik Karlsson." He logged nearly 27 minutes of ice time in Game 1 against Pittsburgh and has picked up six points in six playoff matches so far.
May 16 - 11:05 AM

Erik Karlsson isn't concerned with facing Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke in the second round of the playoffs.

Cooke's skate cut Karlsson's Achilles tendon and the Ottawa defenseman missed 31 games after requiring surgery. "I don't have many thoughts," Karlsson said. "Whatever happened, happened. I'm back playing and it's not something I'm really thinking about." The offensively gifted blueliner generated one goal and five assists in the Senators' first-round series win over Montreal.
May 13 - 11:58 AM

The Senators know that Game 4 on Tuesday night is a crucial one.

It's a chance for them to really put the Canadiens in a hole and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. "Right now, (the momentum) is nowhere, it’s a day off," Erik Karlsson said Monday. "The next one is a totally different game. We know the third one is harder to win than the second one. We have to come out like we did (Sunday), but even better. They want to prove they’re the better team."
May 7 - 10:54 AM

Erik Karlsson scored a goal and added an assist for Ottawa in a 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their first round playoff series.

Karlsson opened the scoring in the game, but the Sens trailed 2-1 in the third period until they came roaring back with three straight tallies to steal the game. Jakob Silfverberg and Marc Methot each matched Karlsson by registering a goal and an assist in the win while Guillaume Latendresse was the other scorer for Ottawa.

Erik Karlsson says he has felt better each day since coming back from his Achilles injury.

He surpassed 27 minutes of ice time in each of his three outings since returning to the lineup and he has collected four assists during that time. Karlsson should give Ottawa's troubled offense a much-needed jolt in the playoffs against Montreal.
May 1 - 10:54 AM

Erik Karlsson logged 27:46 minutes on Saturday.

Karlsson has gotten an about 55 minutes of playing time in his first two games back from an Achilles tendon injury. He was expected to miss the season due to the injury, so the fact that he's not only back but getting big minutes is insane. Ottawa might be heading for a first round exit, but Karlsson might average close to a point-per-game as long as the Senators are alive.
Apr 28 - 9:51 AM

Ottawa coach Paul MacLean indicated that he may want to rest some veterans and previously-injured players Sunday night against Boston.

That will include Craig Anderson and might include Erik Karlsson. We suspect Karlsson will talk his way into the lineup but keep an eye on this when setting your lineup for the last game of the season.
Apr 27 - 12:19 PM

The Senators locked up a playoff spot, thanks, in part, to the return of Erik Karlsson.

The blueliner suffered a 70 percent tear to his Achilles tendon only 10 weeks ago, but didn't miss a beat in the win against the Capitals, assisting on both goals and playing 27:11. "We came here with a goal -- two points -- and we got them," said Karlsson, who also had eight shots on net. "I didn't feel quite as comfortable as I used to. Overall, it was a solid game."
Source: Ottawa Sun
Apr 26 - 10:09 AM

Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson assisted on both Ottawa goals in his return to the lineup, a 2-1 overtime win over Washington.

It's incredible that Karlsson is even fit enough to be back in the lineup so soon, nevermind play over 27 minutes and register two points. Sergei Gonchar and Jakob Silfverberg were the goal scorers in the Senators victory.
Apr 25 - 10:43 PM

Erik Karlsson will amazingly return to Ottawa's lineup Thursday night after partially tearing his Achilles tendon on Feb. 13.

He was expected to miss four-to-six months after undergoing surgery to repair a 70 percent tear of his Achilles tendon, but managed to come back after just 10 weeks. He will be paired with Marc Methot and should get power-play time as well.
Apr 25 - 12:25 PM

Erik Karlsson wouldn't guarantee his return to the lineup following Wednesday's practice, but it remains a possibility that he'll play before the end of the regular season.

"We're just going to wait and see how things progress," he said. "I feel better and better every day, but it's still not back to normal and probably won't be for a long time." Karlsson may return from a 70 percent tear of his Achilles tendon in just 10 weeks, which is less than half the normal recovery time. His status for Thursday's contest at Washington should be clearer after the Senators' morning skate. Ottawa can clinch a playoff spot if they beat the Capitals.
Apr 25 - 10:39 AM

Erik Karlsson participated regularly at Ottawa's practice Wednesday and it looks like he will be able to play against Washington Thursday night.

"If he feels confident it's time for him to play he'll play," said coach Paul MacLean. Karlsson has been out of action since Feb. 13 after he required surgery to repair a 70 percent tear of his Achilles tendon. We'll keep you posted on his status.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Apr 24 - 1:04 PM

Despite the fact Erik Karlsson has made a quick and impressive recovery from sliced Achilles tendon, he will not play Saturday night against Toronto.

That said, there is a very good chance he will suit up in one of the Senators' games next weekend against either the Flyers on Saturday or the Bruins on Sunday.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Apr 20 - 11:51 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Kyle Turris
2Mika Zibanejad
3Zack Smith
4Peter Regin
5Mike Hoffman
6Jean-Gabriel Pageau
7Jason Spezza
LW1Milan Michalek
2Cory Conacher
3Guillaume Latendresse
4Colin Greening
5Jim O'Brien
6Matt Kassian
RW1Daniel Alfredsson
2Jakob Silfverberg
3Chris Neil
4Erik Condra
D1Erik Karlsson
2Sergei Gonchar
3Patrick Wiercioch
4Chris Phillips
5Jared Cowen
6Marc Methot
7Mike Lundin
8Andre Benoit
9Eric Gryba
G1Craig Anderson
2Robin Lehner