Karlsson to return for Golden Knights in Game 1 of Western 2nd Round

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson is set to return for Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round against the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena on Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET, after missing play since November 8 due to a lower-body injury. Karlsson, who was originally drafted by the Ducks in the second round (No. 53) of the 2011 NHL Draft, maintained his conditioning by practicing with the AHL's Henderson last week before rejoining Vegas on Thursday and Sunday. The two-way center acknowledged that timing may be an issue but expressed excitement about returning for the playoff run.