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Point streak up to eight games Karlsson scored a goal, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Karlsson keeps rolling -- he's now earned four goals and seven helpers during his eight-game point streak. The center opened the scoring in the first period and helped out on an Ivan Barbashev marker in the second. Karlsson is up to four goals, nine assists, 19 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 11 contests overall. The closest he's come to a point-per-game pace is 78 points in 82 outings in 2017-18, so he's more than likely set to slow down eventually.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak to seven games Karlsson picked up a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact Karlsson extended his point streak to seven games (three goals, six helpers). The center remains one of Vegas' hottest forwards to begin the season -- he's up to 11 points over 10 contests, and just two of them have come with the man advantage. He's added 18 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while playing in a third-line role.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Karlsson notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.

Impact Karlsson continues to be a steady engine on the third line for the Golden Knights. He's posted three goals and five helpers during a six-game point streak, with only one of his goals coming on the power play in that span. The 30-year-old center is at 10 points, 17 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through nine appearances this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in OT loss Karlsson picked up a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago.

Impact Both points came in the first four minutes of the first period -- the veteran center initiated a breakout from the Vegas zone that led to a Pavel Dorofeyev tally, before Karlsson tipped home a Shea Theodore point shot to give the Golden Knights a 2-0 lead. Unfortunately, Karlsson took a costly tripping penalty in OT that led to Chicago's winning tally. The Vegas forward had had a blistering start to the season, scoring three goals and nine points in eight contests. Karlsson is riding a five-game point streak going into Saturday's contest against the Kings.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in win Karlsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact Karlsson set up Paul Cotter on the game-tying goal in the third period. The helper extended Karlsson's point streak to four games (two goals, three assists). The veteran center has seven points, 13 shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through seven appearances this season in a third-line role.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buries power-play goal Karlsson scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Karlsson has a three-game point streak going, during which he has two goals and two assists. His tally Saturday was his first power-play point of the season. The center is at six points, 11 shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over six contests.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Thursday Karlsson notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Karlsson set up an Alec Martinez tally in the second period. Through five contests, Karlsson has seen steady middle-six usage plus time in all special-teams situations, averaging 15:31of ice time per game overall. That's down from the 17:28 he averaged last season, but the Golden Knights are strong down the middle. The 30-year-old has a goal, four assists, nine shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-6 rating this year.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tally, helper in win Karlsson scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Karlsson and Kaedan Korczak assisted on each other's goals as the Golden Knights twice bounced back from one-goal deficits. This was Karlsson's second multi-point effort of the campaign. He's picked up a goal, three helpers, nine shots on net and a plus-4 rating while centering the third line, though his strong defensive play and power-play role has helped him exceed 15 minutes of ice time in each contest.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in win Karlsson produced two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Karlsson helped out on tallies by Michael Amadio and Brayden Pachal as the Golden Knights' depth players powered the offense. Karlsson has exceeded 15 minutes of ice time in both games this season despite playing on the third line, compared to the second-line role he held last season when he averaged 17:28 per game. In addition to his pair of helpers, he has gone plus-3 with three shots on goal to begin 2023-24.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Garners helper in Game 5 Karlsson put up an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.

Impact Karlsson set up Reilly Smith's tally in the second period. That goal stood as the game-winner, and it was fitting that it was generated by three original Golden Knights -- Shea Theodore also had an assist on the play. Karlsson flew a bit under the radar compared to his teammates, but he finished the postseason with 11 goals, six assists, 44 shots on net and a plus-11 rating in 22 appearances.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Karlsson Keeps The Golden Knights Rolling In Game 4 By Putting Away The Rebound

JUNE 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tallies in Saturday's win Karlsson scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Panthers in Game 4.

Impact Karlsson's second-period marker stood as the game-winner despite the Panthers' late push. The tally was his second point in four games in the Stanley Cup Finals. Karlsson has been a reliable center at both ends of the ice this postseason with 11 tallies, five helpers, a plus-9 rating, 44 shots on net and 19 blocked shots through 21 appearances.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Karlsson (illness) is expected to be in the lineup for Game 3 on Thursday.

Impact Karlsson missed Wednesday's practice because of the illness, but he was back on the ice Thursday and said afterwards that he feels good. He has 10 goals and 15 points in 19 playoff contests this year. Karlsson is projected to play on a line with Reilly Smith and Michael Amadio.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Karlsson missed Wednesday's practice because of an illness, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Karlsson is still probable for Game 3 on Thursday. It would be a big loss for Vegas if he isn't able to play, especially given that he's provided 10 goals and 15 points in 19 playoff contests this year. If Karlsson isn't available Thursday, then Teddy Blueger might draw into the lineup for the first time since May 25.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filthy assist from Karlsson and it's Knights OUT in Game 2

JUNE 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Golden Knights' Michael Amadio Picks Pocket & Sets Up William Karlsson To Break Game Open

MAY 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Leads Vegas with three points Karlsson scored two goals and registered an assist in Vegas' 6-0 victory over Dallas in Game 6 on Monday.

Impact Karlsson went through a bit of a quiet patch from May 21-27 in which he was limited to one point (a goal) over four contests, but that mini-slump is clearly behind him. He's up to 10 goals and 14 points in 17 playoff outings this year. His first marker Monday, which gave Vegas a 2-0 edge midway through the first period, was also his first power-play goal of the postseason.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Thursday Karlsson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Karlsson redirected a pass from Reilly Smith into the net at 4:17 of the first period. This was Karlsson's third goal of the Western Conference Finals, and he's up to eight tallies and three assists through 15 playoff outings. The center has added 33 shots on net, 12 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating while playing key minutes in all situations.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights' William Karlsson Scores 25th Career Playoff Goal To Tie Game 1 vs. Stars

MAY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Contributes two goals in Game 1 Karlsson collected two goals in a 4-3 overtime win over Dallas in Game 1 on Friday.

Impact Karlsson is up to seven goals and 10 points in 12 playoff outings this year. He's been particularly effective lately, providing three goals and an assist during his current three-game point streak. Dallas took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, but Karlsson tied the contest midway through the second period and then scored again early in the third frame to put Vegas up 2-1.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots empty-netter to seal win Karlsson scored into an empty Edmonton net Sunday, sealing a 5-2 win for Vegas.

Impact The empty net goal was Karlsson's first of the second round. With his strong playoff track record, managers have hoped for more from the 30-year-old center. Through 11 postseason games, he is up to five goals and eight points.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates power-play helper in win Karlsson logged a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 5.

Impact Karlsson ended a three-game point drought with the helper on Reilly Smith's goal in the second period. Through 10 playoff contests, Karlsson has four goals and three assists, with his helper Friday being his first contribution with the man advantage. He's added 23 shots on net, nine hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in his typical middle-six role.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Karlsson provided an assist, fired three shots on goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

Impact Karlsson set up Michael Amadio for a go-ahead goal in the first period. While he scored four times in five first-round games, Karlsson's usually been more of a playmaker in his career. He has six points, 14 shots on net, six blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-4 rating through six postseason contests.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp again Thursday Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Karlsson scored four goals and added an assist over five games in the Golden Knights' 4-1 series win over the Jets. The 30-year-old center typically is more of a playmaker, but he's showing off his finishing skill in the postseason. He's added 11 shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in the playoffs.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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