Erik Karlsson Returns to Ottawa with 25 Points in 32 Games

Erik Karlsson is set to return to Ottawa, the city where he began his NHL career, as the Pittsburgh Penguins face the Senators on Thursday. The veteran defenseman has been off to a flying start this season, recording 25 points in 32 games. This impressive offensive output places him 10th among NHL defensemen, just one point behind Ottawa's Jake Sanderson. Karlsson is listed in the Penguins' projected lineup for the game.