

Karlsson had a bit of a down season (62 points in 71 games) in 2017-18 as he came back from a foot injury. Editors note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports Californias Sharks. Karlsson has missed the last 15 games while dealing with a. He led the league in assists with 66 in 2015-16. Boughner: Karlsson ahead of schedule in recovery from injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Karlsson (forearm) is expected to return as soon as Thursday against Los Angeles, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. Karlsson has twice scored at least 20 goals in a season and five times averaged more than three shots per game in his career.

Karlsson's 518 points (in 627 games) are tops among defenseman since his career began. According to, Karlsson has a 53% career Corsi, a metric that measures puck possession, meaning the puck is in the offensive zone more with Karlsson on the ice. Karlsson, 28, has been the game's premier offensive defenseman since he entered the league in 2009-10, with explosive speed, exceptional puck-moving ability and a strong shot. More: Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team makes emotional return from bus crash The 31-year-old Karlsson ended a three-game point drought. Apr 26, 2022, San Jose Sharks Erik Karlsson According to coach Bob Boughner. Karlsson helped out on a Rudolfs Balcers goal in the first period, which was the extent of the Sharks ' offense in a low-scoring game. More: Islanders goalie Robin Lehner details suicidal state amid addiction, bipolar battles Erik Karlsson contract, cap hit, salary cap, lifetime earnings, aav.
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With several unrestricted and restricted free agents next offseason, the Sharks will have plenty of cap space to sign the five-time All-Star to a long-term deal.
