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According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Penguins have placed defenseman Ryan Graves on the injured reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

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What makes an Olympic hockey career special? When tasked with creating Daily Faceoff’s top-25 list of the greatest Olympians of the NHL era, an endless sea of questions immediately flooded the canvas… What’s the right balance of individual play versus team results in international action?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Penguins' Kris Letang day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without both of their star defensemen for the short-term.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / January 16

By the Numbers: How Erik Karlsson Gave #65 a Place in NHL History

Over 1,100 NHL games, more than 900 points, and three Norris Trophies. That’s the résumé Erik Karlsson has built while wearing number “65”—a number that didn’t mean much in NHL circles before he came along.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 14

Rangers Daily: Quick take home/road disparity; Penguins’ Karlsson out weeks

Just to to be clear, Jonathan Quick isn’t buying into home-ice struggles becoming any kind of “mental issue” for the New York Rangers. Asked about that as part of a question regarding the distinct home/road disparity for the Rangers this season, the 39-year-old goalie quickly (pun, sort of, intended) dismissed the notion.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

Erik Karlsson Injury Could Speed Up Penguins Trade Plans

Because of what appears to be a serious injury, Pittsburgh Penguins’ star defenseman Erik Karlsson is now on injured reserve (IR) for at least another two weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 13

Penguins place D Erik Karlsson (lower body) on IR

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury on Tuesday. Karlsson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Penguins place Erik Karlsson on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Tuesday morning that they have placed veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson on injured reserve. The Penguins shared that Karlsson is out with a lower-body injury and that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Penguins Place Erik Karlsson On IR, Recall Two

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a series of roster moves this morning. Most notably, defenseman Erik Karlsson has landed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury.

Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

How Team Finland Can Win the 2026 Winter Olympics

Finland’s Olympic team is good enough to win the tournament, but they will need to play a certain way to beat Canada, the United States, and Sweden en route to gold.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Penguins Well Represented as Karlsson & Rakell Earn Olympic Selection for Team Sweden

When the rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina were unveiled, the Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reason to pay attention. Defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Rickard Rakell were officially named to Team Sweden, giving Pittsburgh two marquee representatives on one of the tournament’s deepest and most talented rosters.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Penguins’ Erik Karlsson hits 900-point milestone during win over Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their third consecutive win Thursday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena as Erik Karlsson reached a major career milestone.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Penguins Insider Suggests Dubas Could Soon Strike on Erik Karlsson Trade

After a surprisingly strong start to the 2025–26 season, Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear poised to finish right around where they have for the past three years: not good enough to make the playoffs, but not bad enough to bottom out and secure a top-five draft pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5

Penguins' Erik Karlsson is playing his best hockey in years

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson from the Sharks in August 2023, they envisioned him giving their big three (Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang) one last push for a playoff run.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Will the Penguins contend for the playoffs?

The Penguins entered the season with modest playoff hopes, at best. After 17 games, they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-5-3 record,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Erik Karlsson’s Candid Quote Sheds Light on Penguins’ Big Change

The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t supposed to look this good. Written off by many before the puck even dropped on the 2025–26 season, they’ve instead emerged as one of the NHL’s most complete and confident teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

Erik Karlsson’s Resurgence Comes With Subtle Shot at Former Coach

Erik Karlsson looks reborn — and he’s not hiding why. The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, who recently played his 1,100th NHL game, has rediscovered his confidence and flair under new head coach Dan Muse, and his comments after the milestone left many believing he was taking an indirect shot at former coach Mike Sullivan.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 10

Things are clicking for Erik Karlsson, Penguins after overhaul

The Penguins and Karlsson in particular have looked rejuvenated to start the 2025-26 season.

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Kaiden Guhle’s future with the Canadiens suddenly unclear

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Thatcher Demko has seen significant improvement in his game

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Sharks Owner Knocks Karlsson, Talk Team’s Brighter Future

San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner rarely makes public appearances. Still, ahead of the home opener (an ugly overtime loss), he sat down with the media to reflect on the team’s past and future — including his perspective on star defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Erik Karlsson Trade Rumors Given Major Update

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the more interesting teams across the NHL all summer. Pittsburgh is in the middle of a minor rebuild, but the big issue is that the roster still has plenty of veteran players on it.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Pittsburgh Penguin Erik Karlsson’s Point Projection for 2025-26

It’s training camp and subsequently, fantasy hockey season. This article is a point projection for Erik Karlsson in the 2025-26 season. Few players are capable of sparking debate in this realm like Karlsson, a star defenceman whose offensive ceiling remain elite even if his overall game has trended downwards.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 24