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Est. Return 9/15/2026
2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Karlsson was expected to regress somewhat after scoring 30 goals and 60 points in 2023-24 on the back of a 17.1 shooting percentage -- well above his average of 11.1 percent from 2018-19 through 2022-23 -- but his collapse to nine goals and 29 points across 53 regular-season outings in 2024-25 was surprising. Luck wasn’t on his side, though. He missed time due to injury, which might have disrupted his rhythm. In addition, rather than his shooting percentage regressing toward the mean, it cratered to 7.6 percent last year. He also had just six secondary assists, breaking a streak of seven straight years with double digits in that category. Just as it was fair to believe he’d regress after his 2023-24 showing, it’s reasonable to expect a rebound will follow his rough season. Look for him to get about 15 goals and 40-50 points in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
Signed an eight-year, $47.2 million contract extension with the Golden Knights in June of 2019.
Likely not returning to series
Karlsson (arm) is unlikely to return to the Stanley Cup Finals after leaving Thursday's Game 5, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach John Tortorella hinted that Karlsson would not return, though he didn't commit to it fully. That will force a significant shuffle in the lineup, as Karlsson had been occupying a second-line role. It's not yet clear who will step into the lineup for him in Sunday's must-win Game 6.
Head coach John Tortorella hinted that Karlsson would not return, though he didn't commit to it fully. That will force a significant shuffle in the lineup, as Karlsson had been occupying a second-line role. It's not yet clear who will step into the lineup for him in Sunday's must-win Game 6.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 15:09
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:20
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Karlsson provided 30 goals and 60 points in 70 contests last season, marking the first time since 2017-18 that he supplied at least 25 markers. Of course, his 2017-18 campaign was noteworthy for him netting 43 goals on the strength of an unsustainable 23.4 shooting percentage and he predictably declined afterward. His performance last season wasn't as extreme, but his 17.1 shooting percentage in 2023-24 was still well above his career average of 13 percent, so he probably did overperform again, and we should consequently anticipate another regression, albeit a lighter one than before. Temper your expectations for the 31-year-old by penciling him in for around 20 goals and 50 points. He doesn't stand out in terms of PIM or hits, but if your league values faceoffs, then he will provide you with a bit of extra help. He won 547 draws last season for a 56.2 winning percentage and, unlike his offensive production, it's reasonable to expect similar results from him in that category going forward.
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Leaves arena after injury
Karlsson left the Lenovo Center after sustaining an apparent arm injury in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
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One of each in loss
Karlsson scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Tallies in Game 1 victory
Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Goal, assist in Game 3 win
Karlsson scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
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Picks up helper Friday
Karlsson logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Ducks in Game 3.
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May need season-ending surgery
Karlsson may not play again in 2025-26 due to a lower-body injury, per SinBin Vegas on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Karlsson has already missed the last 30 games because of the injury. If he undergoes surgery, he could be out for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. He has earned four goals, seven points, 30 shots on net and 13 blocked shots across 14 appearances this campaign.
Karlsson has already missed the last 30 games because of the injury. If he undergoes surgery, he could be out for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. He has earned four goals, seven points, 30 shots on net and 13 blocked shots across 14 appearances this campaign.