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Well, that was quick: Jesper Vikman sent back to the AHL

Related Topics: Carter Hart, Akira Schmid

Well, they often say the first time is the best time, but that doesn't ring true for Jesper Vikman. The 23-year-old goaltender has now been sent back down to the Henderson Silver Knights in the American Hockey League, just two days after his first-ever NHL call-up.

ud83dudc34 Jesper Vikman has been reassigned to the @HSKnights #VegasBorn | #ForgeTheKnight

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 7, 2025

With Carter Hart healthy, there was no room for Vikman

When we had previously reported on Vikman's call-up, the team had announced that Carter Hart was day-to-day due to a lower-body injury.