It was a formality.
With a goal and an assist in the first period 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 | 411 | 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 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 | 411 | 506 |
| Redden | 410 | 838 |
When it's all said and done, two Swedes will be the greatest Senators in history.
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