Erik Karlsson News Tweets Player Profile

@PenguinsPR
700 assists for EK65 👏

Karlsson becomes the 12th defenseman in NHL history - and eighth fastest (1,132 GP) - to reach the…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jan 31, 2026

@JG_PxP
Pens HCDM:
- Silovs will start against Edmonton
- Karlsson (LBI, 5 games missed) is IN vs Oilers https://t.co/CXEoDpzQjn

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 22, 2026

@penguins
The Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson from Injured Reserve.

Defenseman Ryan Graves has been placed on Injured…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 22, 2026

@king_jemison
The Penguins will be without Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang on Wednesday. First game Letang has missed this season.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 21, 2026

@PensInsideScoop
Dan Muse, on Erik Karlsson: "He's progressing. He was out there again with us today. His status hasn't changed, but he…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 20, 2026

@JG_PxP
Pens are on the ice for practice before an Albertan back to back. Erik Karlsson is on the ice in a regular jersey. Been on IR s…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 20, 2026

@SethRorabaugh
Per Dan Muse:

-Erik Karlsson's status remains status quo. Non-contact today. Karlsson (undisclosed injury) will travel…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 18, 2026

@PensInsideScoop
Erik Karlsson (lower body) is on the ice for #LetsGoPens practice wearing a white no-contact jersey.

All other expec…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 18, 2026

@SethRorabaugh
The Penguins announce Erik Karlsson is on injured reserve. Will be out at least two weeks due to an undisclosed ailment.…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 13, 2026

@JG_PxP
Erik Karlsson will be available against Carolina despite missing yesterday’s skate with illness

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 30, 2025

@SethRorabaugh
Per Dan Muse:

-Erik Karlsson's absence from practice due to illness was labeled as "precautionary."

(Karlsson has pla…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 29, 2025

@PenguinsPR
Defenseman Erik Karlsson (illness) will not practice today. https://t.co/dtJVqCMuVW

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 29, 2025

@PenguinsPR
Erik Karlsson becomes the 24th defenseman in NHL history and second active blueliner to score 200 career goals 🚨

https://…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 8, 2025

@bobgrove91
Karlsson, tonight on the PK for the first time, already with a team-high 4 blocks through two periods.

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Dec 29, 2024

@DannyShireyPGH
Primary assists at 5v5 this season (PIT defensemen):

Matt Grzelcyk — 5
Marcus Pettersson — 5
Erik Karlsson — 4
Kris Le…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Dec 28, 2024

@SethRorabaugh
Erik Karlsson has three assists and matches a career-high for points since joining the Penguins.

He has hit that mark t…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Nov 27, 2024

@PensInsideScoop
Erik Karlsson had an assist and 21 (!) shot attempts tonight.

"When we have the puck, it doesn't only help me out, it…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 31, 2024

@jmarshfof
Per @hockeystatcards - Erik Karlsson had the highest Game Score for the Penguins last night, and the 3rd highest Game Score…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 11, 2024

@SethRorabaugh
Erik Karlsson said he’s good to go tonight from a medical standpoint.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 9, 2024

@PensInsideScoop
Erik Karlsson said his upper-body injury happened before camp, "just working out, wear and tear. Had a really good sum…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 5, 2024

@OtherNHLCrosby
Sullivan: Karlsson was full contact today.

The Penguins do anticipate using both Karlsson and Letang on the top power…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 5, 2024

@OtherNHLCrosby
Erik Karlsson said his plan is to play in the opener Wednesday. #Pens

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 5, 2024

@PensInsideScoop
Erik Karlsson, who has been dealing with an upper-body injury since the beginning of training camp, has joined his tea…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 4, 2024

@mattvensel
Mike Sullivan told reporters just now that Erik Karlsson will practice today, albeit in a non-contact fashion. His first pr…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 3, 2024

@JG_PxP
#Pens HCMS: Erik Karlsson didn’t skate today. He’s rehabbing off the ice. Going through the process. We’ll let you know when hi…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 30, 2024

@PensInsideScoop
Mike Sullivan on Erik Karlsson, who has yet to skate with the team during camp due to an upper-body injury:

“He’s sc…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 28, 2024

@GuerrieroTrib
Mike Sullivan, if Erik Karlsson will be ready for the season opener:

"I'm confident that he's going to make progress he…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 26, 2024

@OtherNHLCrosby
Per Penguins PR:

-- Erik Karlsson (upper body) remains day to day. Did not skate this morning because of a scheduled d…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 25, 2024

@mattvensel
Erik Karlsson skated on an individual basis again today. He is still considered day to day.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 24, 2024

@mattvensel
Tristan Jarry has a “medical appointment” and will not practice today. Erik Karlsson skated on an individual basis again. S…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 23, 2024

@OtherNHLCrosby
Erik Karlsson (upper body) skated this morning, per Penguins PR. #Pens

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 21, 2024

@mattvensel
Erik Karlsson is still day to day, per the Penguins. He will not practice today.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 19, 2024

@SethRorabaugh
Per Mike Sullivan/Team:
-Erik Karlsson is day to day. Suggested his absence is precautionary.
-Matt Nieto remains on sch…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 18, 2024

@SethRorabaugh
Per the team, Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is day to day with an undisclosed injury.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 18, 2024

@JFreshHockey
Defencemen with four top-5 Norris finishes at age 26:Bobby OrrDenis PotvinPaul CoffeyRay BourqueErik KarlssonCale…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Aug 28, 2024

@SlimCliffy
over the last three seasons, only six defencemen have hit 10+ goals, 35+ assists, and 200+ shots at least twice. by ADP, t…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Aug 26, 2024

@SharksStats
Longest points streaks, #SJSharks history:
Erik Karlsson (14 GP in 2022-23)
Rob Gaudreau (12 GP in 1992-93)
Jonat…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 14, 2024

@JoshYohe_PGH
Sid’s 1000th career assist comes on Karlsson’s OT winner.

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 11, 2024

@PenguinsPR
With an assist on Jake Guentzel's goal, Erik Karlsson has extended his point streak to 10 games.

Karlsson's streak is the…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jan 26, 2024

@mattvensel
Erik Karlsson will play tonight.

Tristan Jarry will start in goal.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 20, 2024

@PensInsideScoop
Optional morning skate here at T-Mobile Arena. Erik Karlsson is on the ice after missing yesterday’s practice due to i…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 20, 2024

@mattvensel
Karlsson is not feeling well today, per Sullivan.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Jan 19, 2024

@DannyShireyPGH
Penguins power-play points …

Evgeni Malkin — 6 (T-69th in NHL)

Erik Karlsson — 4 (T-114th)

Reilly Smith — 4 (T-114th…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Dec 4, 2023

@OtherNHLCrosby
Kris Letang replaced Erik Karlsson at the point on the power play Sunday.Karlsson didn't mind. He hopes it cures a to…

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 4, 2023

@PensInsideScoop
This stat from @PenguinsPR about the start of Erik Karlsson's tenure in Pittsburgh 👀

"His 15 points through the first…

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Nov 15, 2023

@mattvensel
Erik Karlsson. 1-0.

The Penguins score on the PP, snapping a stretch with 16 straight power plays without a goal, which dated back to Oct. 13.

— NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 30, 2023

@AndrewDestin1
Karlsson hasn't missed a shift, but he keeps shaking his right hand. Took a Connor Bedard shot to the right hand. Will continue to monitor

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Oct 10, 2023

@wyshynski
Mike Sullivan tells me that the @penguins are ready to unleash Karlsson and Letang on the same power play.“The power play is very important to Erik and Kris. So we’ll start with both of them on the top unit. And so we'll see how it goes. We've got a lot of options."

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Sep 23, 2023

@FriedgeHNIC
Per the Penguins, here is the trade. SJ retains $1.5M of Karlsson’s salary…Pittsburgh retains 25 per cent of Petry’s. https://t.co/gxQSKSNZoi

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Aug 6, 2023

@penguins
WE HAVE BIG TRADE NEWS TO ANNOUNCE 🚨The Penguins have acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson, forward Rem Pitlick, forward Dillon Hamaliuk and a 2026 third-round draft pick in a three-team trade involving the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens.

— NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Aug 6, 2023