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Won't play Thursday Karlsson (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Colorado, per the NHL media site.

Impact Karlsson's final chance to get into an exhibition contest before the start of the regular season will come Saturday versus San Jose. Even if Karlsson doesn't play against the Sharks, it's still possible he'll feature on the lineup for Vegas' Opening Night clash against Colorado on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Karlsson won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest versus Colorado, but he is expected to return to the team this week, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Monday...

Impact Karlsson is expected to be ready for Opening Night, and the 31-year-old will fill a middle-six role when healthy. The left-shot center's next chance to return to the lineup will be in Thursday's exhibition rematch against the Avalanche.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Friday's contest Karlsson (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Utah in Friday's preseason game, per SinBin.vegas.

Impact Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 regular-season contests in 2023-24. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Colorado. Vegas' Opening Night isn't until Oct. 9 versus the Avalanche.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Isn't skating Karlsson (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice Thursday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Karlsson skated earlier during training camp, but he was also held out of Tuesday's practice and Wednesday's preseason game. He had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 regular-season outings in 2023-24. When healthy, Karlsson should serve in a top-six capacity and have a role on the power play.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays through injury Karlsson played through a lower-body injury during the Golden Knights' first-round playoff series versus the Stars, which concluded with a 2-1 loss in Game 7 on Sunday, Danny Webst...

Impact The injury wasn't bad enough to keep Karlsson off the ice, but it was obvious he was struggling, as he was limited to two helpers over seven games. He added nine shots on net, eight hits, five blocked shots and a plus-4 rating from a third-line role. Karlsson was a 60-point contributor in the regular season, and he should fill a middle-six role again in 2024-25.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet Friday Karlsson registered an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Impact After a 60-point regular season, Karlsson was silenced for the first five games of the first round. He broke the slump by setting up Mark Stone's empty-netter Friday, though that's hardly a sign of good things to come for Karlsson. The veteran center is stuck in a third-line, and his defensive skills are strong enough to prevent him from getting more favorable matchups. Karlsson has added nine shots on net, six hits and a plus-3 rating through six playoff outings.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two late goals send game to OT Karlsson scored twice in the third period to send the game to overtime in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Colorado.

Impact Karlsson's two goal third period, which included a power-play tally, puts him at the 30-goal plateau, the second-highest total of his career. Wild Bill is ending the season on a tear. He has scored six goals and 13 points over the last 10 games.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Adds insurance tally Karlsson scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Karlsson's offense remains warm -- he has four goals and seven assists over his last nine contests. The 31-year-old center's tally in the third period squashed the Wild's small chance of a comeback. Karlsson is up to 28 goals and 57 points over 67 appearances, with both of those scoring numbers being the highest he's had in the last six years. He's added 169 shots on net and a plus-16 rating while seeing steady middle-six usage.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Karlsson notched a shorthanded assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Karlsson remains warm on offense with three goals and seven assists over his last eight outings. The 31-year-old center had a hand in Keegan Kolesar's third-period tally to spoil Stuart Skinner's shutout bid. Karlsson is up to 56 points -- matching his highest total since 2018-19 -- while adding 164 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 66 appearances. He is clicking on the third line with Pavel Dorofeyev and Anthony Mantha, allowing Tomas Hertl to open his Golden Knights tenure on the second line.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits power-play goal Karlsson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Karlsson's point streak is up to five games (two goals, five assists). This was his first power-play point since Feb. 20. The 31-year-old center has matched his point total from last season with 53 through 63 appearances. He's earned 13 power-play points with 159 shots on net and a plus-16 rating in 2023-24 while seeing time in a middle-six role.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper Karlsson recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.

Impact Desperate for points, the Wild gambled by pulling their goalie in overtime. Karlsson was able to collect the puck and set up Jonathan Marchessault for the decisive tally 3:30 into the extra frame. The 31-year-old Karlsson has a goal and five assists over his last four contests. For the season, the center is at 52 points, 155 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 62 appearances. He needs two more points to surpass his total from last year.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in win Karlsson notched two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Karlsson set up Pavel Dorofeyev's first-period marker and Jack Eichel's empty-netter in the third. With five points over his last three games, Karlsson has shook off his slump from earlier in March. He crossed the 50-point mark Thursday -- the center is at 25 goals, 51 points, 154 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 61 appearances.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points Tuesday Karlsson scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact Karlsson had been limited to two points over his prior six contests. The center helped out on a Brett Howden tally in the first period and scored late in the second to put the Golden Knights ahead 4-1 before their third-period collapse. Karlsson is up to 25 goals, 49 points, 153 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 60 outings, but his offense appears to be a little suppressed in a third-line role.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper Karlsson notched an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.

Impact Karlsson set up Jonathan Marchessault's tally 49 seconds into overtime. The helper ended a three-game slump for Karlsson, his longest dry spell since November. Consistency has been a big part of the 31-year-old's strong season, though he's struggled to chip in as regularly in March with the Golden Knights getting closer to full health. Karlsson has 24 goals, 23 helpers, 150 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 59 appearances on the year.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Karlsson scored an empty-net goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Karlsson continues to score at a strong pace -- he has eight goals and four assists over his last 13 contests. In that span, he's added 43 shots on net, 13 hits and 13 blocked shots to offer well-rounded production, though only one of his points has come on the power play during the strong stretch. The veteran center has 24 goals, 46 points, 145 shots, 40 blocks and a plus-9 rating over 55 appearances in a middle-six role.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Karlsson scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, went plus-3, added three hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Karlsson went two games without a point, but he hasn't been kept quiet for longer than that since November. The center sparked the Golden Knights' comeback with his third-period tally. He's up to 23 goals, 45 points, 137 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 53 appearances in a middle-six role this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal for 400th career point Karlsson scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Karlsson's goal tied the game at 2-2 late in the first period. It was the 400th point of his career, a milestone he achieved in his 665th game, and against the team he spent parts of three seasons with before joining the Golden Knights in the expansion draft. The center is up to 22 tallies, 43 points, 130 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 50 appearances. He's racked up six goals and three assists over his last eight outings.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Morelli And William Karlsson Score Just 42 Seconds Apart To Help Golden Knights Tie The Game

MARCH 5 • YOUTUBE

Tallies in blowout loss Karlsson scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Karlsson has five goals and three assists over his last seven outings. The center's tally Saturday tied the game at 2-2, but the Sabres rallied to pull away with a win in the third period. Karlsson is up to 21 goals, 42 points, 126 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 49 outings. He's shooting 16.7 percent this season, his best mark since his first year in Vegas when he shot 23.4 percent in a 43-goal, 78-point campaign.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in win Karlsson registered one goal, three hits and an assist in the 6-2 road win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Impact Soon after the Maple Leafs scored to make the game 2-1 for Vegas, Karlsson took a Jonathan Marchessault pass from the corner and put it in the back of the net. Karlsson added an assist on the fourth goal and the Golden Knights cruised to victory. He is now riding a five-game point streak where he has potted four goals and provided three assists over that span. He's a safe bet for consistent production and could see a boost in points if the Golden Knights elevate their play in their remaining games.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks pair of apples Karlsson notched two assists, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

Impact Karlsson has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The 31-year-old center reached the 20-assist mark Saturday, a level he's achieved in each of the last seven seasons. He's at 39 points, 117 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 46 appearances. Karlsson was on the top line amid a lineup shuffle Saturday, and he'll likely continue to put up solid offense if he stays there.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Thursday Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact This was Karlsson's third straight game with a goal. He's starting to play like he did early in the season, which is good news for a Golden Knights team missing Mark Stone (upper body) and Jack Eichel (knee). The 31-year-old Karlsson is up to 19 tallies, 37 points, 113 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 45 appearances. He should continue to see steady top-six usage.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in back-to-back games Karlsson scored a power-play goal on five shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Karlsson was briefly in the locker room during the game, but he was able to return and score a goal early in the third period. The 31-year-old center has three goals and an assist over his last six outings. He's maintained a second-line role in that span, as he did prior to missing nearly all of January with a lower-body injury. Karlsson has 18 goals, 36 points, 111 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 44 appearances, with 12 of his points coming on the power play.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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