Karlsson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson set up a Brett Howden tally at 5:47 of the third period, which stretched the Golden Knights' lead to 3-0. This was Karlsson's first game in two months -- he missed 20 contests due to a lower-body injury. Even with the blowout win, the center was third among Vegas forwards with 15:54 of ice time, so he should be considered 100 percent. Injuries have drastically impacted his performance this year, as he's been limited to 19 points, 91 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 39 appearances.

Karlsson (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve, per SinBin.Vegas, which sets the stage for him to return Thursday versus Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is set to play for the first time since Jan. 20. He has seven goals and 18 points in 38 outings in 2024-25. Karlsson is projected to serve on the third line alongside Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith in his return. Victor Olofsson might be a healthy scratch to make room for Karlsson.

Karlsson (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Bruins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has been sidelined since Jan. 20 versus the Blues due to his lower-body injury, a stretch of 20 games on the shelf. Prior to his absence, the veteran forward was mired in a 14-game goal drought during which he recorded just three assists to go with 32 shots, five hits and five blocks. If Karlsson is given the all-clear, he should still slot into a third-line role.

Karlsson (lower body) is getting close to returning, but he won't play Friday versus Pittsburgh, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 20 due to the injury. When he is ready to draw back into the lineup, Karlsson might find himself centering the third line, though that says more about Vegas' depth than it does about Karlsson's abilities. He's been limited to seven goals and 18 points across 38 outings in an injury-riddled 2024-25, but he recorded 30 goals and 60 points in 70 regular-season appearances last campaign.

Karlsson (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has been out since Jan. 20 and is not considered close to a return. His placement on LTIR means he won't be available for Feb. 22 versus the Canucks, which will be his 10th straight game on the shelf. He'll be eligible to return Feb. 24 against the Kings, but an update on his status shouldn't be expected until after the Golden Knights resume their season at the earliest.

Karlsson (lower body) isn't expected to join the Golden Knights on their upcoming four-game road trip, which will begin Sunday against the Rangers, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

That trip will cover the remainder of Vegas' schedule before the 4 Nations Face-Off, so it seems Karlsson won't return until Feb. 22 versus Vancouver at the earliest. The 32-year-old has seven goals and 18 points in 38 appearances in 2024-25. Even when healthy, Karlsson has performed below his normal pace in terms of his offensive output, but he should still receive a middle-six spot once he returns.

Karlsson suffered a lower-body injury and is considered week-to-week, the Golden Knights announced Thursday. Additionally, Karlsson was designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Karlsson may be hard-pressed to get back into the lineup ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off, which could keep him out of action until late February. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old center was stuck in a 14-game goal drought in addition to a seven-game pointless streak. Since Cole Schwindt (lower body) is also on the shelf, the Golden Knights will need to bring up a player from the minors to ice a full complement of forwards.

Karlsson notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson logged the secondary helper on Mark Stone's opening tally in the first period. The helper snapped a four-game drought for Karlsson, who has still gone seven contests without a goal. The 31-year-old center is at 18 points, 72 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 31 outings this season, playing mainly in a middle-six role.

Karlsson provided an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson has two goals and three assists during his five-game point streak. He's been quietly successful, and part of his success can be attributed to a move to the second line. Karlsson is up to seven goals, 10 assists, 64 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 26 appearances this season.

Karlsson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson extended his point streak to four games (two goals, two assists) after setting up a Keegan Kolesar tally in the third period. For the season, Karlsson has 16 points, 59 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 25 appearances. He's trending upward, and that's come with a lineup adjustment that has Karlsson and Tomas Hertl coexisting on the second line rather than having each of them center their own trio.