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Erik Karlsson
Pittsburgh Penguins · Defenceman · Squad #—
League: NHLAppearances logged: 0Goals: 0Assists: 0
Bio
Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson (pronounced ; born 31 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Karlsson was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Ottawa Senators at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Karlsson is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, winning the award in 2012 and 2015.