Golden Knights lose Karlsson to injury in Game 5 against Hurricanes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:05 AM
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.
- 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.
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