Erik Karlsson opens up on his injury prior to elimination game!

Official report from the man himself

Ottawa Senators defensemen Erik Karlsson and Cody Ceci and forward Derick Brassard will each play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday.

Even if Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher admitted on Monday “Oh, they’re playing tomorrow,” but concerns were still raised when an early report from Ottawa Senators insider Bruce Garrioch confirmed Erik Karlsson was not on the ice this morning prior elimination game. Part of the explanation might be because it was an optional, but fan knows Karlsson is pretty banged up and could have been a doubtful case for tonight.

Erik Karlsson releases official statement on his injury this morning. He said he did not re-aggravate his heel injury in Game 5. “Nothing new.” Is he limited in any way? “No. Not really.

Erik Karlsson said he did not re-aggravate his heel injury in Game 5. "Nothing new." Is he limited in any way? "No. Not really."
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 23, 2017

Chris Kelly and Colin White are possibilities for #sens tonight. Dzingel in, Wingels out. Decision is whether they go 7D.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 23, 2017