William Karlsson News

Karlsson left Game 5 with an arm injury on a hit from Sean Walker and did not return. With Karlsson sidelined for Game 6, the Golden Knights will have to shuffle their lines around. Either Brandon Saad or Reilly Smith will enter the lineup to replace Karlsson, and either Tomas Hertl will centre the second line, or Pavel Dorofeyev will move back into the top-6 with Mitch Marner going back to centre. Head coach John Tortorella would not commit to his changes.

Karlsson has not played since November 8th, but will make his return to the lineup for Game One against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old forward is a proven playoff performer, with 74 points (33G / 41A) in 111 games, and will add an offensive boost to the Vegas lineup.

Golden Knights' GM Kelly McCrimmon said he doesn’t expect Karlsson back unless the team “has some success in the playoffs for him to play again.” So it sounds like Karlsson will miss Round 1, but could return if the Golden Knights advance. The 33-year-old third line centre has been out since November 8th.

Karlsson has not played since early November and is seemingly no closer to a return, as few details have been revealed regarding his lower-body injury. The 33-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games and the remainder of his 2025-26 season could be in jeopardy.

Karlsson has not played since the first half of November, out with a lower-body injury, and will likely remain sidelined for another month. The 32-year-old Karlsson was averaging 15:09 time-on-ice and had seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games before his injury.

Karlsson exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. He has not played since and will be out week-to-week, recovering from a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season.

Karlsson exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. He was absent from morning skate on Monday and will not play against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season.

Karlsson exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. An update will likely be provided with Vegas returns to practice on Monday. The 32-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season.

Karlsson has not played since January 20th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Karlsson is averaging 17:11 time-on-ice and has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 38 games this season. Before his injury, Karlsson only had one point (0G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Karlsson has not played since January 20th due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Karlsson is averaging 17:11 time-on-ice and has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 38 games this season. Before his injury, Karlsson only had one point (0G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Karlsson is battling a lower-body injury and will be out of the lineup week-to-week. The 32-year-old Karlsson started the season with 17 points (7G / 10A) in his first 26 games but has been limited to only one point (0G / 1A) in his last 12.

Karlsson did not play on Monday, being a late scratch due to personal reasons, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Karlsson missed the beginning portion of the season due to an injury but has been productive since joining the club, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 13 games.

Karlsson was a surprise scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Mason Morelli will draw into the lineup in his place.

Karlsson has not played yet this season after being injured late in the preseason. He has miss the first seven games of the season, will miss an eighth, but should make his season debut in game nine on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.

Karlsson has not played yet this season after being injured late in the preseason. He has miss the first six games of the season and miss at least a seventh, but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.

After missing the Golden Knights' preseason finale, Karlsson was originally expected to be ready for their season opener. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.

Karlsson skated on his own on Friday but will miss Vegas' preseason finale which leaves his status for the Golden Knights' opener as questionable. Vegas does not start their season until Wednesday, so head coach Bruce Cassidy hopes Karlsson will be able to return to practice in time to play. The 31-year-old had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.