Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson will not play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday night due to an injury.
Head coach John Tortorella announced the update on Saturday as the team faces a 3-2 series deficit against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Karlsson sustained an apparent hand or wrist injury during a 4-2 loss in Raleigh in Game 5 on Thursday.
The veteran Swede exited the matchup and did not return to the ice.
Karlsson previously missed extensive time during both the regular season and the start of the postseason.
He appeared in 14 regular-season games this year, recording four goals and three assists.
The forward provided a significant boost upon returning for the playoffs, registering nine points across 15 games alongside defensive contributions.
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Karlsson scored in Game 4 to help erase a two-goal deficit before Carolina secured the win in the third period.
A potential return for a deciding Game 7 remains unconfirmed by Tortorella, though initial comments suggest it is a long shot.
If Vegas wins on Sunday, Game 7 would take place in Raleigh at 8:00 PM Eastern.
Tortorella also announced that Carter Hart will start in net for Game 6 despite missing the team practice on Saturday.
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Hart became the first goaltender in NHL history to concede four goals in five consecutive games to start a Stanley Cup Final.
