Golden Knights lose Karlsson to injury in Game 5 against Hurricanes
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights faced a setback as they lost William Karlsson to injury in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on June 11. Karlsson exited the game in the second period after a hit that appeared to affect his left arm or shoulder. His absence was felt as the Golden Knights committed four penalties, leading to two power-play goals by Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov. Goaltender Carter Hart allowed four goals for the fifth consecutive game, resulting in a 4-2 loss for Vegas as they approach the brink of elimination in the series.
- •William Karlsson injured in the second period of Game 5.
- •Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Hurricanes.
- •Two power-play goals followed Karlsson's departure.
- •Carter Hart has allowed four goals in five straight games.
- •Vegas now faces elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights pushed to brink: How Hurricanes turned around Stanley Cup Final
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Tortorella's confidence unshaken as Golden Knights face elimination game in Stanley Cup Final
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Penalty trouble pushes Golden Knights to brink of elimination
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights Pushed To Brink Of Elimination After Game 5 Loss In Carolina
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights lose William Karlsson to injury in Stanley Cup Final Game 5, get pushed to the brink
"William Karlsson left the ice, and the Vegas Golden Knights' night went south. With Karlsson knocked out of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final because of injury, the Golden Knights took four penalties that turned into two power-play goals against. Carter Hart allowed four goals for a fifth consecutive game in the series, and now his team is on the brink of elimination after losing 4-2 to Carolina on Thursday night.
"John Tortorella has never worried about how his Vegas Golden Knights handle tough situations in pushing to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Thursday's Game 5, moving the Hurricanes within a victory of claiming the Stanley Cup. The series shifts to Las Vegas for Sunday's Game 6, with the Golden Knights aiming to force a Game 7 back here Wednesday.
"Unfortunately for the Vegas Golden Knights, the Carolina Hurricanes would be the first team to figure out how to control a game in a wild Stanley Cup Final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:21 PMGolden Knights pushed to brink: How Hurricanes turned around Stanley Cup Final
The Hurricanes, once down 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final, can clinch the NHL championship in Game 6. How they turned around series vs. Golden Knights.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:17 PMTortorella's confidence unshaken as Golden Knights face elimination game in Stanley Cup Final
John Tortorella has never worried about how his Vegas Golden Knights handle tough situations in pushing to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Thursday's Game 5, moving the Hurricanes within a victory of claiming the Stanley Cup. The series shifts to Las Vegas for Sunday's Game 6, with the Golden Knights aiming to force a Game 7 back here Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:05 AMPenalty trouble pushes Golden Knights to brink of elimination
Unfortunately for the Vegas Golden Knights, the Carolina Hurricanes would be the first team to figure out how to control a game in a wild Stanley Cup Final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:01 AMGolden Knights Pushed To Brink Of Elimination After Game 5 Loss In Carolina
The Golden Knights are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Final after losing Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-2, on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:05 AMGolden Knights lose William Karlsson to injury in Stanley Cup Final Game 5, get pushed to the brink
William Karlsson left the ice, and the Vegas Golden Knights' night went south. With Karlsson knocked out of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final because of injury, the Golden Knights took four penalties that turned into two power-play goals against. Carter Hart allowed four goals for a fifth consecutive game in the series, and now his team is on the brink of elimination after losing 4-2 to Carolina on Thursday night.
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