Linus Karlsson
- Position
- Center
- Number
- #94
- Age
- 26
- Country
- Sweden
Linus Karlsson’s 2026-27 season
Through 12 games of the 2026-27 NHL season, Linus Karlsson has 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points with the Vancouver Canucks. It works out to 0.67 points per game, tied for third on the Vancouver Canucks in scoring and tied for 65th among the 588 NHL players with a point.
His goals include 1 power-play goal. He has a point in 7 of his 12 games, 1 multi-point night among them. His best night so far: 2 points (0 G, 2 A) against the Calgary Flames on October 3. He has 6 penalty minutes.
As a team, the Vancouver Canucks are 2-9-1 after 12 games, 16th in the Western Conference with 5 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 8
- G
- 3
- A
- 5
- PIM
- 6
- PPG
- 1
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 0
- GP
- 12
Recent form
His recent output matches his season: 7 points in the Vancouver Canucks’ last 10 games, 0.70 per game against 0.67 overall. In the last five alone he has 3 points.
Line and role
Karlsson skated on the second line, at right wing, with Drew O'Connor and Elias Pettersson the last time the Vancouver Canucks played a charted game (October 22): 11:52 together at five on five and 17:13 on the ice for him.
On special teams he was part of the second power-play unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Linus Karlsson game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | vs Detroit Red Wings | L 2–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | L 3–6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 17 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | L 2–4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 15 | @ Florida Panthers | OTL 2–3 OT | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 13 | @ New York Islanders | L 2–3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 11 | @ New York Rangers | L 2–6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | @ New Jersey Devils | L 1–4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 8 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2–7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 2–3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 3 | vs Calgary Flames | W 4–1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Next game
The Vancouver Canucks host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, October 25. Our model gives the Vancouver Canucks a 42% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 2–3 score.
In our anytime goal scorer list for that game, Karlsson is the Vancouver Canucks’ third most likely scorer at 19% (overtime included). It is the first meeting of the season between the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild.
Profile
Linus Karlsson is a 26-year-old center from Sweden who wears number 94 for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.
Linus Karlsson: questions and answers
- How many points does Linus Karlsson have this season?
- 8 points in the 2026-27 NHL season: 3 goals and 5 assists in 12 games for the Vancouver Canucks. That ranks joint third on the team.
- How many goals has Linus Karlsson scored in 2026-27?
- 3 goals in 12 games, 1 of them on the power play.
- Who are Linus Karlsson’s linemates?
- In the Vancouver Canucks’ latest charted game (October 22) he played on the second line with Drew O'Connor and Elias Pettersson, and on the second power-play unit.
- When does Linus Karlsson play next?
- The Vancouver Canucks host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, October 25; our model gives the Vancouver Canucks a 42% chance to win.
- What position does Linus Karlsson play?
- Linus Karlsson is a center, number 94, for the Vancouver Canucks, aged 26, from Sweden.