Golden Knights Activate Olofsson From Injured Reserve
Vegas forward Victor Olofsson returns after missing time with an upper-body injury suffered against Seattle.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hockey
The Vegas Golden Knights activated forward Victor Olofsson from injured reserve, making him available after he was sidelined since October 6 with an upper-body injury. To create roster space, the team reassigned forward Jonas Røndbjerg and defenseman Viliam Kmec.
Why it matters
Olofsson scored four goals in the season's first four games before his injury, so his return adds scoring depth to the Golden Knights' lineup. The roster moves also show how the team is managing its depth while key players recover.
Olofsson scored four goals in the season's first four games and two goals in the Seattle game where he was injured. He is 31 years old, and the injury was listed as week-to-week.
The players
Victor Olofsson
Victor Olofsson is a Swedish forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who has been a consistent offensive contributor in the NHL.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are an NHL franchise based in Las Vegas that began play in the 2017-18 season.
The details
Olofsson was hurt when Seattle Kraken forward Ben Meyers cross-checked him into the boards and had to be helped to the locker room. He will play third-line right wing, while Braeden Bowman moves back to the fourth line.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Olofsson was injured against Seattle and has been out of the lineup since.
Thursday, November 2026: Olofsson is expected to play against the Detroit Red Wings.
Season Trajectory
Under NHL injured reserve rules, a team must clear an active roster spot before reinstating an injured player, which is what the Golden Knights did by reassigning Røndbjerg and Kmec. Olofsson's return restores a proven scorer to a team that is trying to keep its offense consistent through the early season.
Olofsson's return gives the Golden Knights another scoring option on the third line, which matters for fantasy managers and bettors tracking team offense. Fans can check the lineup Thursday to confirm his role against Detroit.
The takeaway
Injured reserve moves can look like simple roster housekeeping, but they often determine how quickly a returning player can contribute. Watching who slides into the fourth line can reveal how a coach plans to balance depth and scoring.
What happens next
Olofsson is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Hockey coverage of the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
