Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) pushes Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) as Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) goes for the puck during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
William Karlsson has been one of the Golden Knights’ most durable players this season.
That made his absence during Wednesday’s optional practice at City National Arena, 30 hours before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, all the more noticeable.