Golden Knights' William Karlsson out for Game 6 against Hurricanes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
William Karlsson will not play for the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on June 14. His injury, which occurred during the team's Game 5 loss on June 12, has not been specified but reportedly affects his left wrist, arm, or shoulder. Coach John Tortorella acknowledged the absence of Karlsson, whose playoff contributions include three goals and six assists in 15 games, may impact the team's momentum. The Hurricanes lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and will have the opportunity to clinch the title in this match.
- •Karlsson was ruled out after his injury in Game 5.
- •Hurricanes lead the Stanley Cup Final series 3-2.
- •The Golden Knights will play Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Tortorella did not provide details on Karlsson's injury severity.
- •Karlsson previously missed nearly six months of the regular season.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — William Karlsson injury update: Golden Knights forward to miss Game 6
- 9:26 PMESPN — Golden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6...
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights' William Karlsson out for Game 6 as Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
"Vegas Golden Knights second-line center William Karlsson will not play in Sunday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes because of an injury. Coach John Tortorella confirmed Saturday that Karlsson — whose injury wasn't specified but appears to be to his left wrist, arm or shoulder — was out for that game. Tortorella also didn't offer insight into the nature of Karlsson's injury or what his absence would mean to the team.
"Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss on Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.
"Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will miss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Carolina Hurricanes with an injury.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:58 PMWilliam Karlsson injury update: Golden Knights forward to miss Game 6
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will miss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Carolina Hurricanes with an injury.
- ESPNJun 13, 2026, 9:26 PMGolden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6...
Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss on Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:36 PMGolden Knights' William Karlsson out for Game 6 as Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
Vegas Golden Knights second-line center William Karlsson will not play in Sunday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes because of an injury. Coach John Tortorella confirmed Saturday that Karlsson — whose injury wasn't specified but appears to be to his left wrist, arm or shoulder — was out for that game. Tortorella also didn't offer insight into the nature of Karlsson's injury or what his absence would mean to the team.
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