Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson is a defense for Pittsburgh Penguins. Age 36. Shirt number 65. Born in Landsbro, SWE. See the team page for live scores, schedule and results.
Key facts
- Position
- Defense
- Shirt number
- #65
- Age
- 36 years old
- Born
- Thursday, May 31, 1990
- Birthplace
- Landsbro, SWE
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Current team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Profile
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Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Karlsson was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Ottawa Senators at the 2008 NHL entry draft, with whom he spent his first nine NHL seasons; he has also played for the San Jose Sharks. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensemen of his generation, Karlsson is a three-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman, winning the award in 2012, 2015, and 2023.
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Statistics
| Season | Competition | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/minus | Penalty minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current season | Projected | 16 | 68 | 84 | -32 | 21 |
| Current season | Regular Season | 3 | 13 | 16 | -6 | 4 |
| Career total | 218 | 734 | 952 | -121 | 512 |
Career
Clubs
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009–2018 | Ottawa Senators |
| 2018–present | San Jose Sharks |
| Södertälje SK | |
| Frölunda HC | |
| Jokerit |
