The Vegas Golden Knights are set to replace center William Karlsson, who is unlikely to return for the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals due to an injury sustained in Game 5, according to head coach John Tortorella. Karlsson’s season featured more playoff games than regular-season games, contributing significantly with 10 points in 15 playoff games. Tomas Hertl is the leading candidate to fill Karlsson’s role, while the team also considers adjustments to their lineup amidst elimination pressure ahead of Game 6.
