Post by jamnjon on Feb 13, 2023 13:25:13 GMT -8
SECOND STAR - ERIK KARLSSON, D, SAN JOSE SHARKS
Karlsson, a seven-time All-Star, paced defensemen with 2-5-7 in three outings to guide the Sharks (17-26-11, 45 points) to a pair of victories. He posted 1-2-3, including the primary helper on Timo Meier's overtime winner, in a 4-3 triumph against the Tampa Bay Lightning Feb. 7. Playing in his 53rd game of the season (a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers Feb. 9), Karlsson assisted on San Jose's lone goal to become the fastest blueliner to reach the 70-point milestone since Paul Coffey in 1988-89 (45 GP w/ PIT). Karlsson then finished the week with 1-2-3, his eighth three-point performance of 2022 23, in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals Feb. 12. The 32-year-old two-time Norris Trophy winner leads defensemen in goals (18), assists (55) and points (73) through 54 total appearances this season. He also shares second place among all skaters (forwards and defensemen) in assists and ranks fifth in points.
Karlsson, a seven-time All-Star, paced defensemen with 2-5-7 in three outings to guide the Sharks (17-26-11, 45 points) to a pair of victories. He posted 1-2-3, including the primary helper on Timo Meier's overtime winner, in a 4-3 triumph against the Tampa Bay Lightning Feb. 7. Playing in his 53rd game of the season (a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers Feb. 9), Karlsson assisted on San Jose's lone goal to become the fastest blueliner to reach the 70-point milestone since Paul Coffey in 1988-89 (45 GP w/ PIT). Karlsson then finished the week with 1-2-3, his eighth three-point performance of 2022 23, in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals Feb. 12. The 32-year-old two-time Norris Trophy winner leads defensemen in goals (18), assists (55) and points (73) through 54 total appearances this season. He also shares second place among all skaters (forwards and defensemen) in assists and ranks fifth in points.
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