William Karlsson leaves Game 5 after injury during second period
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights exited Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period due to an apparent injury. The incident occurred after Karlsson was hit by Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker while battling for the puck, leaving him in pain on the bench before departing to the locker room for further medical evaluation. As the series is tied 2-2, the Golden Knights trail 3-1 entering the third period. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Karlsson left the game in the second period due to injury
- •Hurricanes lead 3-1 heading into the third period
- •Game 6 will take place on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — William Karlsson injury update: Golden Knights 'probably' without key player for Game 6
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — William Karlsson injury update: Latest as Vegas forward leaves Game 5
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Vegas confirm the worst for forward William Karlsson
"Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson left Game 5 with an injury and his status for the series doesn't look good.
"In a crucial second period for the Golden Knights, Vegas lost forward William Karlsson due to an apparent injury.
"A brutal break at the worst possible time for this team.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:32 AMWilliam Karlsson injury update: Golden Knights 'probably' without key player for Game 6
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson left Game 5 with an injury and his status for the series doesn't look good.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:36 AMWilliam Karlsson injury update: Latest as Vegas forward leaves Game 5
In a crucial second period for the Golden Knights, Vegas lost forward William Karlsson due to an apparent injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:34 AMVegas confirm the worst for forward William Karlsson
A brutal break at the worst possible time for this team.
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