Erik Karlsson didn't win the Norris Trophy last season, but his incredible performance during the playoffs helped him cement himself as the best defenceman in the NHL in the eyes of the fans and the players.
Karlsson missed a few games at the start of the season, but he hasn't missed a step since returning to the lineup with six assists in four games.
Tuesday night against the Kings, Karlsson was held off the scoresheet, but hockey fans everywhere saw how respected he is by peers before overtime when Drew Doughty, Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown debated who would cover him.
That debate proves why Karlsson is the best defenceman in the NHL.
Although he didn't win the game for the Senators in the extra frame, he did stop the Kings from scoring in OT to help send the game to a shootout.
