Karlsson has motivation Everyone’s got an Erik Karlsson prediction ... of 2023 was the possibility that his presence as a play-driver could make up for a lackluster bottom six.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson didn’t record a point during their 3-2 victory against the New York Islanders Sunday evening at PPG Paints Arena. He had to settle for making one.

Kyle Dubas got his man. On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins president and general manager acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks in a three-team deal with the Montreal Canadiens.

SAN JOSE – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson wasn’t privy to all the details about why David Quinn was fired as the San Jose Sharks head coach last April. Why Sharks GM Mike Grier ...