Erik Karlsson Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which Swedish town was Erik Karlsson born?
A. Stockholm
B. Landsbro
C. Gothenburg
D. Malmo
Answer: B. Landsbro
Q2. What is Erik Karlsson’s date of birth?
A. May 31, 1990
B. July 28, 1994
C. March 15, 1988
D. June 12, 1992
Answer: A. May 31, 1990
Q3. Which team selected Erik Karlsson in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft?
A. San Jose Sharks
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
C. Ottawa Senators
D. Carolina Hurricanes
Answer: C. Ottawa Senators
Q4. In which round and overall position was Karlsson drafted in 2008?
A. 1st round, 15th overall
B. 2nd round, 35th overall
C. 1st round, 5th overall
D. 3rd round, 75th overall
Answer: A. 1st round, 15th overall
Q5. What position does Erik Karlsson primarily play?
A. Centre
B. Left wing
C. Defenceman
D. Goaltender
Answer: C. Defenceman
Q6. Which hand does Erik Karlsson shoot with?
A. Left
B. Right
C. Both equally
D. Neither (he is a switch-hitter)
Answer: B. Right
Q7. How many times has Erik Karlsson won the James Norris Memorial Trophy?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
Q8. In which seasons did Karlsson win the Norris Trophy?
A. 2011–12, 2014–15, and 2022–23
B. 2010–11, 2013–14, and 2021–22
C. 2012–13, 2015–16, and 2023–24
D. 2009–10, 2016–17, and 2020–21
Answer: A. 2011–12, 2014–15, and 2022–23
Q9. Which Swedish club did Karlsson play for before joining the NHL full-time?
A. Djurgardens IF
B. Frolunda HC
C. HV71
D. Brynas IF
Answer: B. Frolunda HC
Q10. In which season did Karlsson record his career-high 101 points?
A. 2011–12
B. 2015–16
C. 2022–23
D. 2025–26
Answer: C. 2022–23
Q11. How many goals and assists made up Karlsson’s 101-point season?
A. 25 goals and 76 assists
B. 30 goals and 71 assists
C. 19 goals and 82 assists
D. 22 goals and 79 assists
Answer: A. 25 goals and 76 assists
Q12. Karlsson became the first defenceman to reach 100 points in a season since which player?
A. Nicklas Lidström
B. Ray Bourque
C. Brian Leetch
D. Paul Coffey
Answer: C. Brian Leetch
Q13. To which team was Karlsson traded from the Ottawa Senators in September 2018?
A. Pittsburgh Penguins
B. San Jose Sharks
C. Toronto Maple Leafs
D. Boston Bruins
Answer: B. San Jose Sharks
Q14. Which team does Erik Karlsson currently play for (as of the 2025–26 season)?
A. Ottawa Senators
B. San Jose Sharks
C. Pittsburgh Penguins
D. Frölunda HC
Answer: C. Pittsburgh Penguins
Q15. Approximately how many NHL regular-season games had Karlsson played through the 2025–26 season?
A. Around 800
B. Around 1,000
C. Around 1,400
D. Around 1,159
Answer: D. Around 1,159
Q16. What is Karlsson’s approximate career NHL point total through the 2025–26 season?
A. About 936
B. About 800
C. About 650
D. About 1,100
Answer: A. About 936
Q17. Karlsson served as captain of which NHL team?
A. San Jose Sharks
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
C. Ottawa Senators
D. He has never been a captain
Answer: C. Ottawa Senators
Q18. In which years was Karlsson captain of the Ottawa Senators?
A. 2010–2014
B. 2014–2018
C. 2018–2022
D. 2022–2026
Answer: B. 2014–2018
Q19. At the 2014 Winter Olympics, what medal did Sweden win with Karlsson on the team?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Bronze
D. No medal
Answer: A. Silver
Q20. What individual award did Karlsson receive at the 2014 Olympics?
A. Tournament MVP
B. Best Forward
C. Best Defenceman
D. Top Goal Scorer
Answer: C. Best Defenceman
Q21. How many points did Karlsson record at the 2014 Olympics?
A. 4 points
B. 6 points
C. 10 points
D. 8 points
Answer: D. 8 points
Q22. In which junior tournament did Karlsson win silver with Sweden in 2009?
A. World U18 Championship
B. World Junior Championship (U20)
C. Hlinka Gretzky Cup
D. Memorial Cup
Answer: B. World Junior Championship (U20)
Q23. What is Karlsson’s listed height?
A. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
B. 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
C. 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
D. 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Answer: A. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Q24. Approximately what is Karlsson’s playing weight?
A. 170 lb (77 kg)
B. 185 lb (84 kg)
C. 200 lb (91 kg)
D. 215 lb (98 kg)
Answer: B. 185 lb (84 kg)
Q25. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, which European team did Karlsson play for?
A. Frolunda HC
B. KooKoo
C. Djurgardens IF
D. Jokerit Helsinki
Answer: D. Jokerit Helsinki