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Senators star defenceman Karlsson out with injury after blocking shot
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Original Publication Date: March 30, 2017 8:20AM
Publication Updated: April 26, 2025 10:15AM
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ottawa star defenceman Erik Karlsson missed the Senators’ game Thursday at Minnesota, ending the Norris Trophy candidate’s streak of 324 consecutive games.
Karlsson was hurt after blocking a shot in Ottawa’s game Tuesday at Philadelphia.
The Senators’ captain hadn’t missed a game since Feb 16, 2013.
Karlsson leads the NHL in blocked shots this season and is second among defencemen in scoring with 15 goals and 53 assists in 75 games.
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