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Erik Karlsson

Pittsburgh Penguins
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 190 lbs 🗓 1990-05-31 📍 Landsbro, Sweden
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
A+
Verdict
Elite, MVP-tier season
Solid bar: 32+ pts
84-game pace
84
3G · 16A · 19 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
10 pts (1.00/g) · season 1.00/g
Below (14)Avg (22)Solid (32)Top (48)Elite (65)

Through 19 games in 2026-2027, Erik Karlsson has 3 goals and 16 assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins, an 84-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades out as A+ — elite, mvp-tier season. Over his last 10 games he has 3G and 7A (10 points), a 1.00 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 1.00.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

19 GP
3 Goals
16 Assists
19 Points
-8 +/-
4 PIM
2 PPG
7 PPP
40 SOG
7.5 S%
3 Hits
23:38 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-20271931619-84240323:38
2025-202675155166+82231762023:36
2024-202582114253-242021912923:14
2023-202482114556+4442213024:16
2022-2023822576101-26365209025:37
2021-202250102535-14140117023:28
2020-20215281422-18183110023:36
2019-20205663440-15161120024:31
2018-20195334245+6222169024:29
2017-20187195362-25363196026:44
2016-201777175471+10284218026:50
2015-201682166682-2501248028:58
2014-201582214566+7426292027:15
2013-201482205474-15365257027:04
2012-2013176814+88279027:09
2011-201281195978+16423261025:19
2010-201175133245-30504182023:31
2009-20106052126-5241112020:07
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

70 GP 9 G 46 A 55 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
3 1 1 2 -2 6 1 6 0
2018-2019
San Jose Sharks logo SJS
19 2 14 16 -3 8 0 51 1
2016-2017
Ottawa Senators logo OTT
19 2 16 18 +13 10 0 53 2
2014-2015
Ottawa Senators logo OTT
6 1 3 4 -2 2 1 17 0
2012-2013
Ottawa Senators logo OTT
10 1 7 8 0 6 0 28 0
2011-2012
Ottawa Senators logo OTT
7 1 0 1 0 4 1 31 0
2009-2010
Ottawa Senators logo OTT
6 1 5 6 -4 4 1 12 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.5 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
16.7 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
125 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.15 TK/GV 5 TK / 33 GV
10 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

47.4% 1° Pts % 9 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
58s Shift Avg 465 total shifts
0.27 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 19 games this season

Consistency Score
0.79
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 2 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 8 1 4 5 12 0.63
✈️ Away 11 2 12 14 29 1.27
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
19 games played 14 point games (74%) 4 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 @ SJS team logo SJS W 3-2 0 1 1 -2 5 1 0 27:04
2026-11-09 @ ANA team logo ANA L 2-5 0 1 1 -3 8 0 0 25:34
2026-11-08 @ LAK team logo LAK W 5-2 0 1 1 +2 0 0 1 23:55
2026-11-06 BOS team logo BOS L 2-6 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 21:05
2026-11-04 VGK team logo VGK L 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 24:44
2026-10-31 @ MTL team logo MTL L 4-5 1 2 3 +1 4 0 0 23:37
2026-10-29 UTA team logo UTA L 3-4 1 0 1 -2 1 0 1 21:29
2026-10-24 NSH team logo NSH W 3-2 0 1 1 +1 2 1 1 26:12
2026-10-22 FLO team logo FLO W 4-0 0 0 0 +2 4 1 0 24:09
2026-10-20 @ UTA team logo UTA L 4-5 1 1 2 -1 1 0 3 27:00
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Erik Karlsson in the news

  1. Analysis · Pittsburgh's Stars Are the Ones Losing Their MinutesPittsburgh is ninth in five-on-five expected goals share and 5-6-1. Its depth is winning its minutes while Crosby's line and Erik Karlsson are underwater.
  2. Analysis · Pittsburgh Keeps Not Trading Erik Karlsson. The Data Says That's the Mistake.Pittsburgh is a 51 percent team propped up by hot finishing and an aging core, and Erik Karlsson is the most valuable asset it keeps refusing to move. Why the Penguins'…
  3. Analysis · Season Review #12: Pittsburgh Penguins - Three Years Out, 98 Points, Third in NHL Goals, 0-3 Down to the Flyers, Won G4, Won G5, Lost G6 OT, and a Franchise at Its Most Important Crossroads Since 2012The Penguins returned to the playoffs after four years out, scored 288 goals (3rd in the NHL), and nearly completed an impossible 0-3 comeback against the Flyers. The…
  4. Recap · Why Erik Karlsson's Two-Goal Night Reveals Pittsburgh's Most Dangerous WeaponErik Karlsson scored twice Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena, but the most revealing statistic from the Pittsburgh Penguins' shootout victory over Winnipeg wasn't his…
  5. Recap · Colorado's Goaltending Carousel Just Revealed Their Championship Window ProblemThe Colorado Avalanche entered Tuesday night's game against Pittsburgh leading the Central Division by seven points, riding Nathan MacKinnon's historic 110-point pace…
  6. Recap · Pittsburgh's Depth Scoring Finally Looks SustainableThe Pittsburgh Penguins walked into Delta Center on Sunday night missing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, their two franchise cornerstones who've carried this team for…
  7. Recap · Pittsburgh's Comeback Falls Short, But the Real Problem Is What They Gave Up FirstThe Pittsburgh Penguins scored twice in the final 2:08 of regulation to force overtime, then lost 5-4 in a shootout to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. That…
  8. Recap · Pittsburgh's Overtime Magic Masks a Troubling Pattern That Won't Fool Anyone Much LongerThe Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off another one of their trademark escapes Saturday night, edging the Boston Bruins 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. But here's the…

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Erik Karlsson — frequently asked

Is Erik Karlsson still in the NHL?
Yes. Erik Karlsson is on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster.
Is Erik Karlsson having a good season?
Erik Karlsson has 3G-16A-19P in 19 games (2026-2027), an 84-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as A+: an MVP-tier pace. Over his last 10, he has 3G and 7A (10 pts).
How is Erik Karlsson playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Erik Karlsson has 3 goals and 7 assists (10 points, 1.00 per game) versus a season rate of 1.00. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Erik Karlsson have in 2026-2027?
Erik Karlsson has 3 goals in 19 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many points does Erik Karlsson have this season?
Erik Karlsson has 19 points (3 goals, 16 assists) in 19 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Erik Karlsson on pace for?
Through 19 games in 2026-2027, Erik Karlsson is on pace for 84 points over the full 84-game season (19 so far).
What is Erik Karlsson's career high in points?
Erik Karlsson's career high is 101 points — 25G and 76A in 82 games in 2022-2023.
What team is Erik Karlsson on?
Erik Karlsson currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
Is Erik Karlsson playing tonight?
The Pittsburgh Penguins play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Ottawa Senators.
How old is Erik Karlsson?
Erik Karlsson is 36 years old. He was born on May 31, 1990.
Where is Erik Karlsson from?
Erik Karlsson is from Landsbro, Sweden.
How much does Erik Karlsson weigh?
Erik Karlsson weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
What position does Erik Karlsson play?
Erik Karlsson plays defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What number does Erik Karlsson wear?
Erik Karlsson is number 65 for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Does Erik Karlsson shoot left or right?
Erik Karlsson shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Erik Karlsson have?
Erik Karlsson has 955 career NHL points in 1178 regular-season games.