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Defenseman•#65Erik Karlsson is a 35-year-old defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Selected 15th overall by OTT in the 2008 NHL Draft. Born in Landsbro, SWE. A veteran presence at 35 years old.
In 2025-26, Erik has been a consistent offensive contributor with 16 goals and 53 assists for 69 points in 81 games. He averages 0.85 points per game on 23:58 of ice time. Primarily a playmaker, Erik's game is built around creating chances for teammates.
16
Goals
53
Assists
#28 NHL
69
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
81
GP
16
G
53
A
69
P
+4
+/-
189
S
8.5%
S%
28
PPP
0.85
P/GP
2.3
S/GP
23:58
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 36:22 |
| Apr 27 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:23 |
| Apr 25 | @ PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 26:47 |
| Apr 22 | @ PHI |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
93
Offense
60
Defense
77
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
33-pt spreadThe 33-point spread between offensive (93th) and defensive (60th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
33-pt spreadThe 33-point spread between offensive (93th) and defensive (60th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Erik Karlsson's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | PIT | 75 | 15 | 51 | 66 | +8 | 176 | 8.5% |
| 24-252024-25 | PIT | 82 | 11 | 42 | 53 | -24 | 191 | 5.8% |
Top teammates by points on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 28:59 |
| Apr 20 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 27:29 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
16
Current: 16
Assists
53
Current: 53
Points
69
Current: 69
Solid middle-six production projected. Range of 69-73 points most likely, with breakout potential toward 77.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | PIT | 82 | 11 | 45 | 56 | +4 | 213 | 5.2% |
| 22-232022-23 | SJS | 82 | 25 | 76 | 101 | -26 | 209 | 12.0% |
| 21-222021-22 | SJS | 50 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -14 | 117 | 8.5% |
| 20-212020-21 | SJS | 52 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -18 | 110 | 7.3% |
| 19-202019-20 | SJS | 56 | 6 | 34 | 40 | -15 | 120 | 5.0% |
| 18-192018-19 | SJS | 53 | 3 | 42 | 45 | +6 | 169 | 1.8% |
| 17-182017-18 | OTT | 71 | 9 | 53 | 62 | -25 | 196 | 4.6% |
| 16-172016-17 | OTT | 77 | 17 | 54 | 71 | +10 | 218 | 7.8% |
| 15-162015-16 | OTT | 82 | 16 | 66 | 82 | -2 | 248 | 6.5% |
| 14-152014-15 | OTT | 82 | 21 | 45 | 66 | +7 | 292 | 7.2% |
| 13-142013-14 | OTT | 82 | 20 | 54 | 74 | -15 | 257 | 7.8% |
| 12-132012-13 | OTT | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +8 | 79 | 7.6% |
| 11-122011-12 | OTT | 81 | 19 | 59 | 78 | +16 | 261 | 7.3% |
| 10-112010-11 | OTT | 75 | 13 | 32 | 45 | -30 | 182 | 7.1% |
| 09-102009-10 | OTT | 60 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 112 | 4.5% |
| Career | --- | 1159 | 215 | 721 | 936 | -115 | 3150 | 6.8% |
Egor Chinakhov
RW · 42 pts
