SAN JOSE — Next up on Erik Karlsson’s hit list: Bobby Orr, Phil Housley and Brian Leetch.
Karlsson entered into rare territory Tuesday, recording three more assists as the Sharks beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 at SAP Center.
In doing so, he became just the fifth defenseman in NHL history to record assists in 14 consecutive appearances. If Karlsson picks up an assist against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday, he’ll pass Orr and Housley while tying Leetch’s 15-game assists streak set during the 1991-92 season. Paul Coffey holds the record, grabbing assists in 17 straight games during the 1985-86 campaign.