The Vegas Golden Knights have placed veteran center William Karlsson on injured reserve, according to a report by Golden Knights site SinBin Vegas on Wednesday evening.
Karlsson, 32, left Vegas’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks last Saturday after logging just 5:03 of ice time, during which he recorded an assist. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy subsequently revealed that Karlsson sustained a lower-body injury that prevented him from returning for the second period against Anaheim.
Originally deemed day-to-day with the injury, Karlsson missed Monday’s 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers and is now obligated to miss at least a week (and perhaps more) as he recovers.
In a corresponding move, the Golden Knights recalled winger Braeden Bowman from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday.