Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson (born Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson on 31 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently serves as captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was selected by the Senators in the first round (15th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Erik is a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, winning the award in 2012 and 2015.