Golden Knights' William Karlsson Out for Game 6 as Hurricanes Lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
Vegas Golden Knights face elimination in Game 6 without key forward William Karlsson, sidelined by a Game 5 injury, potentially missing the rest of the series.
- On Saturday, Vegas Golden Knights coach John Tortorella confirmed center William Karlsson is out for Sunday's Game 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an injury sustained Thursday.
- Karlsson left the ice during the second period of Thursday's game after taking a hit from Carolina defenseman Sean Walker, appearing to injure his arm, wrist, or shoulder.
- "It's obviously a big miss," teammate Mitch Marner said on Saturday, while Teammate Tomas Hertl called Karlsson an "underrated" player in the NHL.
- With Karlsson sidelined, the team may look to veteran forward Brandon Saad or forward Reilly Smith to fill the vacancy, while Tortorella confirmed Carter Hart will start in net.
- Vegas faces elimination for the first time in 2026, trailing the best-of-seven series 3-2, as the Hurricanes have scored 21 goals in five games.
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Golden Knights' William Karlsson out for Game 6 as Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
Vegas without William Karlsson for crucial Game 6 as Tortorella confirms forward not ready
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will miss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final after taking a heavy hit in Game 5 against the Hurricanes.
Golden Knights’ William Karlsson out for Game 6 as Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights second-line center William Karlsson will not play in Sunday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes because of an
Golden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6
Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.

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