Karlsson becomes highest-scoring defenseman in Senators history
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It was a formality.
With a goal and two assists against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, Erik Karlsson made Senators history, surpassing Wade Redden for the most points by an Ottawa defender.
| Defenseman | Points | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Karlsson | 412 | 506 |
| Redden | 410 | 838 |
| Chris Phillips | 288 | 1179 |
| Zdeno Chara | 146 | 299 |
| Jason York | 124 | 380 |
Karlsson's goal was his seventh of the season and 107th of his career - the lifelong Senator leads all Ottawa defensemen in goals, too.
Only 26, Karlsson's far from finished. He's a marvel, and he's now fourth all time on the Senators in scoring, at any position.
| Player | Points | GP |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Alfredsson | 1108 | 1178 |
| Jason Spezza | 687 | 686 |
| Alexei Yashin | 491 | 504 |
| Karlsson | 412 | 506 |
| Redden | 410 | 838 |
When it's all said and done, two Swedes will be the greatest Senators in history.