Golden Knights’ William Karlsson Exits With Lower-Body Injury, Coach Calls Him Day-to-Day

Overview

• The center was ruled out after the first period against Anaheim, with the team's radio broadcast announcing he would not return.
• How the injury occurred remained unclear as he appeared fine during a TV interview between periods.
• Coach Bruce Cassidy described the issue as lower-body and said Karlsson is considered day to day pending further assessment Monday.
• Game coverage listed conflicting early-season totals for Karlsson, with AP at four goals and three assists and The Hockey News at four goals and two assists in 14 games.
• His recent track record includes back-to-back 50-point seasons followed by 29 points in 53 games last year when he missed time with injuries.