Karlsson (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Colorado, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's final chance to get into an exhibition contest before the start of the regular season will come Saturday versus San Jose. Even if Karlsson doesn't play against the Sharks, it's still possible he'll feature on the lineup for Vegas' Opening Night clash against Colorado on Wednesday.

Karlsson won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest versus Colorado, but he is expected to return to the team this week, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson is expected to be ready for Opening Night, and the 31-year-old will fill a middle-six role when healthy. The left-shot center's next chance to return to the lineup will be in Thursday's exhibition rematch against the Avalanche.

Karlsson (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup in Friday's preseason game against Utah, per SinBin.vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 regular-season contests in 2023-24. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Colorado. Vegas' Opening Night isn't until Oct. 9 versus the Avalanche.

Karlsson (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice Thursday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson skated earlier during training camp, but he was also held out of Tuesday's practice and Wednesday's preseason game. He had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 regular-season outings in 2023-24. When healthy, Karlsson should serve in a top-six capacity and have a role on the power play.

Karlsson played through a lower-body injury during the Golden Knights' first-round playoff series versus the Stars, which concluded with a 2-1 loss in Game 7 on Sunday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury wasn't bad enough to keep Karlsson off the ice, but it was obvious he was struggling, as he was limited to two helpers over seven games. He added nine shots on net, eight hits, five blocked shots and a plus-4 rating from a third-line role. Karlsson was a 60-point contributor in the regular season, and he should fill a middle-six role again in 2024-25.

Karlsson registered an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

After a 60-point regular season, Karlsson was silenced for the first five games of the first round. He broke the slump by setting up Mark Stone's empty-netter Friday, though that's hardly a sign of good things to come for Karlsson. The veteran center is stuck in a third-line, and his defensive skills are strong enough to prevent him from getting more favorable matchups. Karlsson has added nine shots on net, six hits and a plus-3 rating through six playoff outings.

Karlsson logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson slowed down a bit in early March, but he picked up the pace again with six goals and eight assists over the final 12 contests of the regular season. The 31-year-old center ended the campaign with 30 goals, 30 helpers, 175 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 70 appearances, earning just the second 60-point campaign of his career. He'll likely begin the postseason on the third line, but the depth and versatility of the Golden Knights' offense is strong enough for him to be effective from that role.

Karlsson scored twice in the third period to send the game to overtime in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's two goal third period, which included a power-play tally, puts him at the 30-goal plateau, the second-highest total of his career. Wild Bill is ending the season on a tear. He has scored six goals and 13 points over the last 10 games.

Karlsson scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson's offense remains warm -- he has four goals and seven assists over his last nine contests. The 31-year-old center's tally in the third period squashed the Wild's small chance of a comeback. Karlsson is up to 28 goals and 57 points over 67 appearances, with both of those scoring numbers being the highest he's had in the last six years. He's added 169 shots on net and a plus-16 rating while seeing steady middle-six usage.

Karlsson notched a shorthanded assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Karlsson remains warm on offense with three goals and seven assists over his last eight outings. The 31-year-old center had a hand in Keegan Kolesar's third-period tally to spoil Stuart Skinner's shutout bid. Karlsson is up to 56 points -- matching his highest total since 2018-19 -- while adding 164 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 66 appearances. He is clicking on the third line with Pavel Dorofeyev and Anthony Mantha, allowing Tomas Hertl to open his Golden Knights tenure on the second line.