Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Six points in last 18 games

Karlsson picked up the 600th assist of his career in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Karlsson is the 18th defender in league history to reach 600 assists,. The only active blueliner with more helpers is Brent Burns of the Hurricanes (606). Karlsson is also the eighth-fastest rearguard to reach the mark (954 games). Karlsson is up to 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 34 games, but he has just six points (one goal, five assists) in his last 18 contests. It's almost impossible to bench Karlsson, but with this recent slump, you'd certainly do it if his wasn't the reigning Norris Trophy holder.