Erik Karlsson fantasy hockey outlook

Erik Karlsson is a 36-year-old defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently on the top defense pair and on the first power play unit. Weighted over his last three seasons (227 games), he produces 0.78 points and 2.33 shots per game, a 64-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.

Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Position: defenseman, #65, shoots right
Even strength: top defense pair
Power play: first power play unit
Injury status: healthy

Erik Karlsson fantasy stats

Per-game rates over the last three seasons (227 games), weighted toward the most recent season.

Points per game	0.78
Goals per game	0.16
Assists per game	0.62
Power play points per game	0.29
Shots per game	2.33
Hits per game	0.29
Blocks per game	0.93
82-game points pace at these rates	64
Ice time per game (last season)	23:35
Power play time per game (last season)	3:16

Underlying play grades 91 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).

Quick answers

Is Erik Karlsson injured?

No. Erik Karlsson is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.

What line is Erik Karlsson on?

Erik Karlsson is on the Pittsburgh Penguins top defense pair (lines updated October 1).

Is Erik Karlsson on the power play?

Yes. He is on the Pittsburgh Penguins first power play unit.

How many points per game does Erik Karlsson average?

Weighted toward his most recent season, Erik Karlsson averages 0.78 points, 0.29 power play points and 2.33 shots per game across 227 games over the last three seasons.