Karlsson becomes highest-scoring defenseman in Senators history

It was a formality.

With a goal and two assists against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, Erik Karlsson made Senators history, surpassing Wade Redden for the most points by an Ottawa defender.

Karlsson's goal was his seventh of the season and 107th of his career - the lifelong Senator leads all Ottawa 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.

When it's all said and done, two Swedes will be the greatest Senators in history.