The Ottawa Senators are heartbroken for their grieving captain. The club revealed on Tuesday that the son of Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, has died. Earlier on Tuesday, the organization issued a statement, offering its thoughts and prayers to the Karlsson family. News Release: Ottawa Senators issue statement on the Karlsson family: https://t.co/712XXwzO7MCommuniqué : Les Sénateurs d’Ottawa émettent une déclaration au sujet de la famille Karlsson : https://t.co/yQxSm37GpB — @SenatorsCondolences also poured in on Twitter. The players and staff of the NHLPA extend their condolences to Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2018 19:15 UTC