Defenseman · Pittsburgh Penguins
Erik Karlsson
#65 · Defenseman · Pittsburgh Penguins · Age 36 · 6'0" · 185 lb · Shoots R · Drafted 2008, round 1, pick 15 (15th overall), Ottawa Senators
2026-27 so far
Erik Karlsson has 12 points (1 goal, 11 assists) in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins so far in 2026-27. That is a pace of 84 points over 84 games. Erik Karlsson is 1st on the Pittsburgh Penguins and tied for 45th in the NHL in points. At even strength Erik Karlsson has 7 points (0 goals, 7 assists), on the power play 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists) and shorthanded 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists). Erik Karlsson averages 23:28 of ice time per game.
Scoring by situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even strength | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Power play | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026-27 season stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5.0% | 23:28 |
Career by season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Ottawa Senators | 60 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 4.5% | 20:07 |
| 2010-11 | Ottawa Senators | 75 | 13 | 32 | 45 | -30 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 182 | 7.1% | 23:31 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 81 | 19 | 59 | 78 | +16 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 261 | 7.3% | 25:19 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | +8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 7.6% | 27:09 |
| 2013-14 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 20 | 54 | 74 | -15 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 257 | 7.8% | 27:04 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 21 | 45 | 66 | +7 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 292 | 7.2% | 27:15 |
| 2015-16 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 16 | 66 | 82 | -2 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 248 | 6.5% | 28:58 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 77 | 17 | 54 | 71 | +10 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 218 | 7.8% | 26:50 |
| 2017-18 | Ottawa Senators | 71 | 9 | 53 | 62 | -25 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 196 | 4.6% | 26:44 |
| 2018-19 | San Jose Sharks | 53 | 3 | 42 | 45 | +6 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 169 | 1.8% | 24:29 |
| 2019-20 | San Jose Sharks | 56 | 6 | 34 | 40 | -15 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 120 | 5.0% | 24:31 |
| 2020-21 | San Jose Sharks | 52 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -18 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 110 | 7.3% | 23:36 |
| 2021-22 | San Jose Sharks | 50 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 8.5% | 23:28 |
| 2022-23 | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 25 | 76 | 101 | -26 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 209 | 12.0% | 25:37 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 11 | 45 | 56 | +4 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 213 | 5.2% | 24:16 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 11 | 42 | 53 | -24 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 191 | 5.8% | 23:14 |
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 75 | 15 | 51 | 66 | +8 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 8.5% | 23:36 |
| 2026-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5.0% | 23:28 |
| NHL career | 1171 | 216 | 732 | 948 | -116 | 508 | 49 | 2 | 38 | 3170 | 6.8% | 25:06 |
Frequently asked questions
How many points does Erik Karlsson have in 2026-27?
Erik Karlsson has 12 points (1 goal, 11 assists) in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026-27, a pace of 84 points over 84 games.
How many goals has Erik Karlsson scored in 2026-27?
Erik Karlsson has scored 1 goal in 12 games in 2026-27: 0 at even strength, 1 on the power play and 0 shorthanded.
What is Erik Karlsson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Erik Karlsson has scored 1 goal on 20 shots in 2026-27, a shooting percentage of 5.0%.
When was Erik Karlsson drafted?
Erik Karlsson was drafted in 2008 by the Ottawa Senators in round 1, pick 15, 15th overall.
How does Erik Karlsson score by situation in 2026-27?
Erik Karlsson's 12 points in 2026-27 include 7 at even strength (0 goals, 7 assists), 5 on the power play (1 goal, 4 assists) and 0 shorthanded (0 goals, 0 assists).
Official NHL regular-season statistics for 2026-27, as of Oct 28, 2026, 3:26 PM ET.