The Vegas Golden Knights will not have forward William Karlsson in their lineup for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. Karlsson exited Game 5 after a hit from Carolina defenseman Sean Walker and did not return after being evaluated by the team's medical staff. Head coach John Tortorella confirmed on Saturday that Karlsson will not be ready for the upcoming game, which he described as a significant loss for the team. Tortorella noted that losing Karlsson affected the team's momentum during Game 5. Karlsson, who has been with the team since its inception in 2017, has contributed 9 points in the playoffs despite limited regular-season appearances due to injury. The team has yet to announce who will replace him in the lineup. Additionally, Tortorella stated that goaltender Carter Hart will remain in net for Game 6, despite concerns over his performance in the series.
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William Karlsson ruled out for Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final
William Karlsson will not participate in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final due to an injury sustained in Game 5. Head coach John Tortorella confirmed the news, highlighting the impact of Karlsson's absence on the team's performance. The Golden Knights are also set to continue with goaltender Carter Hart for the upcoming game.
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