Shortly before the Sharks' season opener on Wednesday, Erik Karlsson was announced as a last-minute scratch due to a personal matter.
It's good news! Along with his wife Melinda, Karlsson is welcoming their baby daughter into the world.
This is especially meaningful for the Karlsson family, if you're familiar with the previous hardships they've had to deal with. We're beyond thrilled for them now.
Congrats to Erik and Melinda on the baby Shark!
