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.