Latest Erik Karlsson News

Mikael Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3

Nov. 26, 2023 01:54 AM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Mikael Granlund broke a tie 22 seconds into the third period, Ty Emberson scored his first career NHL goal and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in the first 21 games. Granlund scored for the first...

Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2

Nov. 25, 2023 23:20 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t about to let a third-period lead slip away for a second consecutive night. Erik Karlsson scored the deciding goal in the final seconds of the second period and the Penguins held on in the third and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2...

Sydney Crosby's 16th hat trick buries Blue Jackets 5-3

Nov. 14, 2023 22:22 PM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby recorded his 16th career hat trick, scoring twice in the third period, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night for their league-leading fifth straight win. Crosby extended his point streak to nine...

Karlsson and Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres

Nov. 11, 2023 23:30 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they weren’t really where they wanted to be during a 3-6 stretch to open the season. But a road trip to California helped the Penguins gain some much-needed confidence and momentum, which they brought back home. Erik...

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

Nov. 02, 2023 22:16 PM EDT

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them. Broken jaws, smashed noses and concussions...

Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat each score twice, Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3

Oct. 18, 2023 23:16 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat each scored twice, Ville Husso made 30 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night. “We have a lot of depth here and you can see that every line can score,” said DeBrincat, one of the many...

Crosby and Malkin lead the way as the Penguins beat the Capitals for their first win of the season

Oct. 13, 2023 22:59 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eighteen years running, the Sid and Geno Show is still rolling along and capable of being a hit performance. Sidney Crosby scored twice on the power play, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and three assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the rival Washington Capitals 4-0...

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Oct. 05, 2023 06:21 AM EDT

The quiet of a relatively calm NHL offseason was shattered in early August with one of the more impactful trades in recent history. Erik Karlsson went from San Jose to Pittsburgh to play alongside Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang and give the Penguins what they hope is a...

Sharks seek to accelerate the rebuilding process in their 1st season following Karlsson trade

Oct. 03, 2023 14:11 PM EDT

SAN JOSE SHARKS COACH: David Quinn (22-44-16 in one season in San Jose). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Erik Karlsson, G James Reimer, F Steven Lorentz, F Noah Gregor, F Evgeny Svechnikov. ADDITIONS: F Anthony Duclair, F...

The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

Oct. 02, 2023 13:36 PM EDT

A year ago, after the New York Rangers had reached the Eastern Conference final in the 2021-22 season, captain Jacob Trouba pointed out they almost lost in five games in the first round before they could even get a real taste of the NHL playoffs. Now, after losing in the first round...