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Karlsson (lower-body) will not be available before the Olympics and may not play again in 2025-26.

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.

William Karlsson
Lindbom will start vs. San Jose on Sunday.

Lindbom was recalled from Henderson (AHL) earlier this week in response to a Carter Hart (lower body) injury, and he will tend the twine on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks. The 22-year-old Lindbom appeared in seven games for Vegas earlier this season (1-4-2), posting a 3.14 GAA and .870 SV%. He has been terrific at the AHL level this season, posting a 2.08 GAA and .926 SV% in 12 games with Henderson (6-3-3).

Carl Lindbom
Lindbom has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).

Carter Hart suffered a lower-body injury yesterday and Adin Hill (lower body) is nearing a return, but is not ready yet, resulting in Vegas recalling Lindbom from Henderson (AHL). The 22-year-old Lindbom appeared in seven games for Vegas earlier this season (1-4-2), posting a 3.14 GAA and .870 SV%. He has been terrific at the AHL level this season, posting a 2.08 GAA and .926 SV% in 12 games with Henderson (6-3-3).

Carl Lindbom
Hill (lower-body) returned to practice on Friday.

Hill has not played since exiting a game on October 20th, midway through the first period, because of a lower-body injury. Few details have been provided regarding Hill's injury, but he was a full participant at practice on Thursday and appears to be nearing a return. With Carter Hart (lower-body) suffering an injury yesterday, Hill's impending return to the lineup couldn't come at a better time for the Golden Knights. Hill has a 2.55 GAA and .909 SV% in 117 games (68-32-10) with the Golden Knights, dating back to the 2022-23 season.

Adin Hill
Hart (lower-body) left Thursday's game vs. Columbus and will not return.

Hart exited Thursday's 5-3 win midway through the first period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. Akira Schmid filled in as Hart's replacement and will likely be relied upon heavily if Hart misses any time. The 27-year-old Hart has struggled immensely in recent games, allowing a concerning 24 goals on the last 135 shots he has faced (.822 SV%).

Carter Hart
Hart will start vs. Columbus on Thursday.

The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).

Carter Hart
Hart was the first goalie off the ice at the Golden Knights' morning skate.

The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).

Carter Hart
Hart will start in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Hart will get the call between the pipes for the 11th time this season when the Golden Knights travel to Winnipeg on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 19 shots in a 4-3 loss in St. Louis on Friday. Hart brings a 4-3-3 record and an .876 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup with the Jets, where the Golden Knights enter action at -110 on the money line.

Carter Hart