New York. Eric Carlson’s magical fall continues.
He grabbed four more points last night – one goal and three assists – and is now sensationally second in the points league behind only Conor McDavid.
– I don’t really know what happened, but I found some feeling again and I’m happy in life, says the star from Småland to Sportbladet.
Well, the Sharks failed to follow up their three road wins streak with another win over Detroit at home in San Jose last night. It looked promising when Eric Carlson Midway through the third period he scored his 11th goal of the season to tie the game at 4-4.
But then they clapped a little, allowing the visitors to score three goals in a row – including two into an empty net.
– Yes, it was a great shame that we could not hold on. We made a lot of mistakes, says Erik Karlsson on the phone after the final whistle.
He was welcomed to Sharktank anyway. to Eric in particular. Prior to this goal, he had also assisted the home team’s three other goals – among other things by hitting the puck behind his back, between his legs, like another circus player, for Kevin Labanc’s 1-0 goal.
Second place in the points league
This means that the Småland back star now reaches a total of 28 points – and shares second place in the points league with Leon Draisaitl. Before him, at the age of 32, he has only Connor McDavid. And again, Eric is back…
– Oh really? Too bad it’s not the 79th round now, haha. But well, I don’t really know what happened, but I found some feeling again and I’m happy in life, he continues.
Everyone assumed I was dead, so it’s good to show I’m actually alive. I remember you were entering “your boss” when you were 32, I don’t know how that happened, heh heh.
The triple rumor despite the big game
With this resounding success, other clubs, all aspiring to win the Stanley Cup, have opened their eyes to the ‘EK65’ again and there is daily buzz that several general managers are investigating the prospects of a triple deal – despite the Swede. Huge contract.
But it is not something he attaches any importance to.
– Well, I don’t think about it at all. It’s not something I can control anyway. I’ll continue, then we’ll see. Who knows anything about the future?
No, who does? For example, no one had a clue that Erik Carlson’s 2017 revival would take place this fall…
Jonathan Berggren had an assist for the Red Wings in game of the night.
