It was in the second period of 2-3 loss after the extension on hemmais as 28-year-old Karlsson targeted up one elbow in a melee in the middle zone. Karlsson, has been listed for two assists in the match, got no penalty for the offence, but are judged now in hindsight of the NHL’s executive body for the players ‘ safety.

the Swede, who made two goals and 24 assists in 37 appearances during his debut season for the Sharks, missing out on thus night’s home game against Arizona and hemmamötet with Anaheim the night on Friday. Karlsson is available for games, first away to Edmonton next weekend.