Golden Knights' William Karlsson to Return on Monday vs. Ducks After Missing 6 Months with Injury
Karlsson skated as a full participant before Game 1, and the Golden Knights said they never put him on long-term injured reserve.
- Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson will return for Game 1 of the team's second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday after missing nearly six months with a lower-body injury.
- Karlsson, 33, suffered the injury during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks on Nov. 8, appearing in only 14 games this season before his extended recovery period.
- After returning to practice last week, Karlsson rejoined the team fully this weekend. Defenseman Shea Theodore said, "It's great to have him on the ice."
- While Karlsson returns, the Golden Knights will be without defenseman Jeremy Lauzon, who sustained a head injury in Friday's 5-1 series-clinching win. The team recalled defenseman Dylan Coghlan from Henderson.
- This matchup marks the first postseason meeting between the Pacific Division rivals. Despite the long layoff, Karlsson remains focused, stating, "I always had the goal in the back of my head.
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Vegas F William Karlsson, out since Nov., back for Game 1 vs. Ducks
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will play for the first time since Nov. 8 when he suits up for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Karlsson, 33, saw his 12th NHL season cut short when he suffered a lower-body injury in a game against the Ducks.
'Long journey' ends as Karlsson returns for Vegas
Coach John Tortorella confirmed on Monday that Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson will return for Game 1 of the team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Anaheim Ducks after missing nearly six months with a lower-body injury.
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Golden Knights' William Karlsson to return on Monday vs. Ducks after missing 6 months with injury
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson will return for Game 1 of the team’s second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks after missing nearly six months with a lower-body injury.
Golden Knights’ Karlsson to make 2026 playoff debut after missing nearly six months - Daily Faceoff
The Vegas Golden Knights are getting one of the original misfits back into the lineup for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks. Head coach John Tortorella delivered the update Monday that veteran forward William Karlsson would draw in to make his debut in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head Coach Tortorella confirms that William Karlsson will return to the lineup tonight in Game 1 against Anaheim.— Vegas Golden …
William Karlsson To Return To Golden Knights' Lineup
Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella revealed today that veteran center William Karlsson will return to the team’s lineup tonight for game one against the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson has been sidelined since early November with a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old was limited, as a result, to just 14 games played this year, scoring seven points. Karlsson is one of the original Golden Knights, a selection by the team in its 2017 Expansion …
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