BOSTON — Erik Karlsson is recovering from his groin injury a lot more quickly this time around.
Karlsson expects to rejoin the Sharks lineup on Tuesday for the team’s tilt with the Boston Bruins after missing Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. The two-time Norris Trophy winner sat out of Sunday’s bout after he re-aggravated a groin injury that recently sidelined him for nine games in Columbus on Saturday. The re-tweak also forced him to miss the last 33:04 of Saturday’s game against the Blue Jackets.
The Sharks defenseman expressed confidence that he isn’t risking a longterm injury by returning for Tuesday’s game in Boston.