Senators by the Numbers: #65
Erik Karlsson D 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014
Born in Landsbro, Sweden in 1990, Karlsson was drafted 15th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2008. Before joining the Senators, he played in the Swedish Elite League for both Frölunda's J20 and Senior teams. Karlsson made the Senators out of training camp in 2009 put was sent to Binghamton after nine games. Recalled permanently one month later, he finished his rookie season with 26 points. He played in his first All-Star Game in his second season. Karlsson had a breakout season the following year, leading all defensemen in scoring and winning the Norris Trophy. After the lockout, Karlsson started the 2013 season strong, only to have his campaign interrupted by a serious Achilles injury. He returned quickly and in time for the playoffs but was not 100%. He returned to form in 2013-2014, winning a silver medal with Sweden at the Sochi Olympics as well as being named top defensemen. Once again, Karlsson led all NHL defensemen in scoring.
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2009-2010 | 60 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 24 |
| 2010-2011 | 75 | 13 | 32 | 45 | -30 | 50 |
| 2011-2012 | 81 | 19 | 59 | 78 | 16 | 42 |
| 2012-2013 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013-2014 | 82 | 20 | 54 | 74 | -15 | 36 |
21 players other than Erik Karlsson have worn #65 in the NHL:
Andrew Bodnarchuk D 2009-2010 Boston Bruins
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2009-2010 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
Chris Conner RW 2006-2007 Dallas Stars
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-2007 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
Tyler Cuma D 2011-2012 Minnesota Wild
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2011-2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Danny DeKeyser D 2012-2013, 2013-2014 Detroit Red Wings
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2012-2013 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013-2014 | 65 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 10 |
Emerson Etem RW 2012-2013, 2013-2014 Anaheim Ducks
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2012-2013 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| 2013-2014 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Brian Flynn RW 2012-2013, 2013-2014 Buffalo Sabres
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2012-2013 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013-2014 | 79 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -10 | 14 |
Kyle Greentree LW 2007-2008 Philadelphia Flyers
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2007-2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Nate Guenin D 2006-2007 Philadelphia Flyers
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-2007 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Ron Hainsey D 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2013-2014 Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2002-2003 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 |
| 2003-2004 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013-2014 | 82 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -9 | 45 |
Brett Harkins LW 1996-1997 Boston Bruins
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 1996-1997 | 44 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -3 | 8 |
Tim Hunter RW 1992-1993, Quebec Nordiques
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 1992-1993 | 48 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 94 |
Derek Joslin D 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 San Jose Sharks
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2008-2009 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 6 |
| 2009-2010 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 2010-2011 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
Ben Lovejoy D 2008-2009 Pittsburgh Penguins
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2008-2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vladislav Namestnikov C 2013-2014 Tampa Bay Lightning
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2013-2014 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 |
Mark Napier RW 1986-1987, 1987-1988, 1988-1989 Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 1986-1987 | 77 | 13 | 18 | 31 | -2 | 2 |
| 1987-1988 | 47 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -3 | 8 |
| 1988-1989 | 66 | 11 | 17 | 28 | -3 | 33 |
Viktor Oreskovich RW 2009-2010 Florida Panthers
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2009-2010 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -8 | 26 |
Cam Paddock C 2008-2009 St. Louis Blues
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2008-2009 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Andrej Podkonicky C 2003-2004 Washington Capitals
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2003-2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Andrew Shaw C 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 Chicago Blackhawks
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2011-2012 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 23 | -1 | 50 |
| 2012-2013 | 48 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 38 |
| 2013-2014 | 80 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 12 | 76 |
Ryan Thang LW 2011-2012 Nashville Predators
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2011-2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Travis Turnbull C 2011-2012 Buffalo Sabres
| SEASON | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
| 2011-2012 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Best #65: Erik Karlsson
Was there any doubt?
Who wore it best all-time?
| Erik Karlsson | 67 |
| King Karl | 29 |
| Norris Karlsson | 40 |
| Erik | 16 |