Erik Karlsson Game 1 Preview vs. Flyers – 4/18/2026

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Erik Karlsson will be in action when

the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers face off on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, starting at 8:00 PM ET. Prop bets for Karlsson are available, and we have information to help you make good calls.

Karlsson of the Penguins has 15 goals and 51 assists this season. Karlsson attempts 2.3 shots per game, with a plus-minus rating of +8.

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Erik Karlsson and Penguins vs. Flyers Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Karlsson Props vs. Flyers

  • Points Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over: -195, Under: +150)
  • Assists Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over: -154, Under: +120)

Recent Karlsson Performance

  • He has scored a goal in a game 13 times this year over 75 games played, with multiple goals in two games.
  • Karlsson has a point in 39 games this year out of 75 games played, including multiple points 20 times.
  • In 34 of 75 games this season, Karlsson has had an assist -- and 15 of those games included multiple assists.
Date Opponent Points Goals Assists Time On Ice Home/Away Result
4/12/2026 Capitals 0 0 0 19:56 Away L 3-0
4/9/2026 Devils 2 1 1 22:30 Away W 5-2
4/5/2026 Panthers 0 0 0 21:27 Home W 5-2
4/4/2026 Panthers 4 1 3 20:30 Home W 9-4
4/2/2026 Lightning 0 0 0 23:48 Away L 6-3
3/31/2026 Red Wings 0 0 0 22:48 Home W 5-1
3/30/2026 Islanders 0 0 0 19:41 Away W 8-3
3/28/2026 Stars 3 1 2 24:47 Home L 6-3
3/26/2026 Senators 3 1 2 26:08 Away W 4-3 SO
3/24/2026 Avalanche 0 0 0 23:53 Home L 6-2
2025-2026 Season Stat vs. Philadelphia
75 Games 3
66 Points 3
15 Goals 1
51 Assists 2

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