Vegas Golden Knights will play game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final without key center William Karlsson. Carolina Hurricanes lead the series 3-2 and can clinch the title with a win. The game is scheduled for Monday night.
Vegas must win game 6 to force a decisive seventh match against Carolina. Head coach John Tortorella confirmed Karlsson will miss the contest after exiting game 5 following just eight minutes of play.
Karlsson has recorded nine points in 15 playoff games this postseason. His absence leaves a significant gap in the Golden Knights lineup for the must-win situation.
Carolina enters the game one victory away from its second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. The team also deals with goaltender uncertainty and the mental pressure of closing out the series.
