William Karlsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
William Karlsson is an NHL center for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, William Karlsson has 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 17 games, a 30-point pace over 84 games. He is 9th on the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring. 5 of the 6 came at even strength and 1 on the power play. He is averaging 17:31 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
William Karlsson is a veteran center who provides a solid impact in top-line minutes. He is adept at suppressing chances at even strength, wins faceoffs consistently, and stays out of the penalty box.
Karlsson also shoots from everywhere on the ice, contributing offensively. However, he avoids physical play. His overall game emphasizes responsible two-way play and offensive creativity.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | January 8, 1993 (age 33) in Marsta, Sweden |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 53 — ANA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 27 | 11.1% | 17:31 | 47.0% | 4.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +0.3 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:31 | 27 | 11.1% | 1 | 2 | 0.35 | 4.0 | 0.22 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1.1 |
| 2025-26 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 6.0 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 13.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 7.4 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 2.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 7.7 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 7.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 9.3 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 43 | 35 | 78 | 15.8 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 2.3 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 2.2 |
| 2014-15 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season William Karlsson has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.8 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Karlsson's GAR this season?
William Karlsson has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is William Karlsson's WAR this season?
William Karlsson has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does William Karlsson have this season?
William Karlsson has 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 17 games this season.
Is William Karlsson a good center?
William Karlsson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is William Karlsson's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, William Karlsson has accumulated 78.2 career GAR and 459 points.
How tall is William Karlsson, and how much does he weigh?
William Karlsson is 6'0" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born January 8, 1993 (age 33) in Marsta, Sweden.
How does William Karlsson score across situations in 2026-27?
William Karlsson has 5 even-strength points, 1 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is William Karlsson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
William Karlsson has scored on 11.1% of 27 shots in 2026-27.