Karlsson Out Until Trade Deadline with Lower Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights' William Karlsson (lower body) is not expected back before the March 6 trade deadline, with surgery not ruled out, Sin Bin Vegas reports Monday, Jan 12, 2026. The 33-year-old winger could miss the rest of the season, potentially allowing the team full cap relief from his $5.9M hit. He finishes the year having generated four goals and three assists in 14 contests.