Erik Karlsson breaks up Kris Versteeg breakaway, gets walked for a goal
The Norris Trophy is defined as being given to the defenseman who displays "greatest all-round ability in the position."
The 2012 winner, Erik Karlsson of Ottawa, is known mostly for his offense. His defense is improving, but not at the end of this play. After Karlsson zips back into his own zone to break up a Kris Versteeg breakaway, Versteeg, of the Chicago Blackhawks, then skates around Karlsson for a goal. Below ...
Instead of just ripping Karlsson, some credit probably needs to go to Versteeg on the play for the power move. Also, it was a tough play for Karlsson. Versteeg barrelled at him at high speed and Karlsson had to make a quick decision on how to play him.
Either way, it was quite a nice looking goal, but not for Karlsson.
