The Vegas Golden Knights announced that William Karlsson will be out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.
The Golden Knights announced Thursday that center William Karlsson will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Karlsson, 32, also missed the first eight regular season games with an undisclosed injury.
Eichel will miss his first game of the campaign Sunday. Nicolas Roy (upper body), who was activated from injured reserve Sunday, will replace Eichel in the lineup. William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl will center the Golden Knights ' top two lines. Eichel's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Nashville.