Sharks' Karlsson joins elite company with assist in 14th straight appearance

Erik Karlsson took some time adjusting to his new surroundings in the Bay Area, but the San Jose Sharks superstar is now returning to the form that helped him win two Norris Trophies as a member of the Ottawa Senators.

With a helper Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers, Karlsson became the fifth blue-liner in NHL history with an assist in 14 consecutive appearances, according to NHL Public Relations.

The other four defensemen to accomplish the feat are all enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Karlsson finished with three assists in San Jose's 7-2 win and has recorded 15 points in his last six games. He is now right in the thick of the Norris Trophy conversation despite tallying just seven points in his first 18 games this season.