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Nic Dowd • C • Golden Knights

Golden Knights Acquire Nic Dowd

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick. Serving in a bottom-six role, Dowd registered 16 points (four goals, 12 assists), 48 shots, 43 blocks, and 113 hits in 55 outings with the Capitals this season. He led all forwards on the team with an average of 2:40 short-handed ice time. Dowd is on track to record a fifth consecutive 20-point campaign, adding depth in the middle for the Golden Knights, who have lost Brett Howden (lower body) and William Karlsson (lower body) to injuries.

4 days ago

Mitchell Marner • RW • Golden Knights

Mitchell Marner Collects Three Points on Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitchell Marner scored once and picked up two assists in a 4-3 overtime victory versus the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Marner assisted on Reilly Smith's goal in the first period, scored with 3:24 left in the third period to tie it up at three apiece, and then set up Tomas Hertl for the overtime winner to end it. Marner now has 62 points in 61 games and is having another point-per-game season.

5 days ago

Tomas Hertl • C • Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl Scores the Overtime Winner

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl had a big game on Wednesday night. First, he assisted on Mitchell Marner's game-tying goal late in the third period, and then he scored the power-play winner shortly after in a 4-3 overtime victory versus Detroit. Hertl now has 24 goals and 29 assists on the season, and he is fourth on the Golden Knights in points.

5 days ago

Cole Smith • LW • Golden Knights

Golden Knights Pick Up Cole Smith From Nashville

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith was traded to the Golden Knights from the Predators in exchange for defenseman prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The deal happened during Nashville's matchup with Columbus on Tuesday night, and Smith was pulled from the game after logging only three seconds of ice time. Smith ranked second on the Predators with 119 hits in 42 games. Offensively, he contributed six goals and four assists with 51 shots on goal. Smith will be an asset for the Golden Knights' bottom six and penalty kill, but won't offer much to fantasy teams.

6 days ago

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Ruled Out Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) won't play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Alexander Holtz is projected to fill the void in the lineup, while Braeden Bowman will join Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev on the first line. Since the Olympic break ended, Bowman has averaged a point per game in three contests, but he faces a difficult matchup on Tuesday. Buffalo has been the best team in the NHL since December, allowing two or fewer goals in three consecutive games.

7 days ago

Shea Theodore • D • Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Iffy for Tuesday Due to Illness

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore is dealing with an illness, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The 2026 Olympian is the victim of an illness that has been spreading in the team's locker room, leaving Theodore's status uncertain for Tuesday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Without Theodore, Vegas would have a big hole in the lineup, as he has recorded 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists), 95 shots, 68 blocks, and a plus-13 rating across 48 appearances this season. Ben Hutton is expected to fill in for Theodore if he isn't feeling well enough to play.

7 days ago

Mitchell Marner • RW • Golden Knights

Mitchell Marner Dealing With Illness

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitchell Marner is battling an illness, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy revealed that an illness was going around the locker room, affecting Marner, Shea Theodore, and a third, unnamed player. Marner has been a good fit in Vegas this season, posting 59 points (16 goals, 43 assists) in as many games. He has been used throughout the lineup, most recently as the second-line center. If Marner can't play in Tuesday's matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, Tomas Hertl will likely get a chance to join the top six.

7 days ago

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Considered Day-to-Day

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is day-to-day, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. The oft-injured star suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, it appears Stone avoided a major injury and could be in contention to return to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Stone has racked up 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 43 games this season, averaging the sixth-most points in the league (1.40 per game). Alexander Holtz is poised to replace Stone in the lineup if he's forced to miss additional time.

7 days ago

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Exits With Injury Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) exited Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period. According to Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, Stone suffered an upper-body injury. The Vegas captain logged only 6:06 of ice time. Stone has had several health issues throughout his career and has already missed 18 games this season. He has scored 21 goals and 60 points in 42 outings. As a result of Stone's injury, Braeden Bowman may get back into the top six, while Brandon Saad is another option.

Mar 1

Shea Theodore • D • Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Unavailable Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore won't play against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Vegas had several representatives in Sunday's Olympic final, including Theodore, and the team has decided to give them a bit of extra rest after the tournament. According to Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, all players are likely to return to the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Washington Capitals. With Theodore and Noah Hanifin missing from the defense, Dylan Coghlan and Brayden McNabb (upper body) will be inserted into the lineup. McNabb will return to action after missing 19 games with an upper-body injury.

Feb 25

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone, Mitch Marner Won't Play Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Jack Eichel wouldn't participate in the contest, and now it's clear that Vegas' frontline will be without a couple more Olympic finalists. As such, Tomas Hertl is set to serve as the top-line center on Wednesday, while the likes of Tanner Laczynski and Keegan Kolesar will also be part of the top-six group. The Golden Knights should be back to full strength on Friday against the Washington Capitals.

Feb 25

Noah Hanifin • D • Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin Unavailable Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. Only a couple of days ago, Hanifin was part of Team USA's Olympic triumph in Milan and will get some time off before returning to NHL action. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters on Tuesday that he anticipates Hanifin and Jack Eichel will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Hanifin has totaled 20 points (two goals, 18 assists), 96 shots, and 77 blocks in 47 outings in 2025-26. Vegas has recalled Dylan Coghlan from the minors to fill in for Hanifin on Wednesday night.

Feb 24

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel to Miss Wednesday's Action

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Eichel just won gold with Team USA at the Olympics, and the Golden Knights will give him some time off after the successful tournament. The star forward is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Washington Capitals. Eichel is having a big year in Vegas, ranking ninth in the NHL with 69 points (21 goals, 47 assists) in 50 games. Tomas Hertl and Mitch Marner could have larger roles on Wednesday, though the latter is questionable to play after also featuring in Sunday's Olympic final.

Feb 24

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Off to Hot Start in Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied a goal and an assist in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday. He made his mark inside 57 seconds early in the second period after the Danes had taken a surprising 2-1 lead. Eichel joined an exclusive list of Team USA skaters with back-to-back multi-point games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. He's the seventh player to do so and the first since Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, and Brian Rafalski in 2010. With four points (one goal, three assists), Eichel is tied for fourth in scoring at the tournament. He has one more preliminary-round matchup, as Team USA faces Leon Draisaitl and Germany on Sunday.

Feb 15

Jonas Rondbjerg • RW • Golden Knights

Jonas Rondbjerg Out for Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonas Rondbjerg (undisclosed) will miss the 2026 Olympics. Team Denmark has replaced him on the roster with defenseman Malte Setkov, a former Detroit Red Wings fourth-round draft pick who plays in the local Danish league. Rondbjerg is dealing with an undisclosed injury and was deemed week-to-week by Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy last Monday. The Danish winger has spent most of the season in the minors, registering one assist in four appearances with the big club. In the AHL, Rondbjerg has managed 23 points (12 goals, 11 assists) in 36 games.

Feb 9

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Becomes First Vegas Player With 100 Multi-Point Games

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone had a dominant performance in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, posting one goal and two assists. The teams scored all five goals in the first period, and Stone finished with the game-winning marker. The Golden Knights captain became the first player in franchise history to register 100 multi-point games with the team. He's had 17 of them this season alone. The veteran star has been hot all year and will now look to make noise for Canada at the Olympics. Stone has tallied 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 41 outings, averaging the sixth-most points in the league (1.46 per game).

Feb 6

Rasmus Andersson • D • Golden Knights

Rasmus Andersson Moves to Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. In the deal, Vegas departed with defenseman Zach Whitecloud, prospect defenseman Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick. The 2028 pick becomes a first-rounder if Vegas wins the Stanley Cup in 2026. Andersson is on an expiring contract with a $4.55 million cap hit. Calgary will retain 50 percent of Andersson's salary. The Swedish blue-liner is expected to sign an extension with the Golden Knights. Andersson has spent his entire 10-year NHL career in Calgary and has had one of his best campaigns in 2025-26. In 48 games, Andersson has recorded 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists), 112 shots, and 90 blocks, while averaging 24:14 of ice time.

Jan 19

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Notches Four Points Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel finished Thursday's high-scoring 6-5 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs with four points. He had three assists during regulation, including one power-play helper, and completed his big night with the game-winning goal in overtime. Eichel recorded his sixth four-point game with the Golden Knights. Three of those have come this season as Eichel attempts to break the 100-point barrier for the first time in his career. Currently, the American star has 55 points (17 goals, 38 assists) across 39 appearances. He has been on a special run recently, amassing five goals and nine assists during a seven-game point streak.

Jan 16

Adin Hill • G • Golden Knights

Adin Hill Available Thursday Night

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is set to play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Hill has been out since Oct. 20 due to a lower-body injury. He made five appearances before being hurt, going 1-0-2 with a 2.73 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage. Hill returns at a good time, as Carter Hart (lower body) recently departed the lineup and is considered week-to-week. On Thursday, Vegas moved Hart to Injured Reserve.

Jan 15

Tomas Hertl • C • Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl Matches Vegas Record With Five Points

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl tied the franchise record with five points in Sunday's 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He was on fire against his former team, scoring two goals and delivering three assists. Hertl's first goal came on the power play. Previously, only Mark Stone had managed as many as five points in a single game for the Golden Knights, doing so in a pair of contests in 2020 and 2021. While Hertl isn't among the most consistent forwards in the world, he is having a strong 2025-26 campaign. Across 44 outings, Hertl has registered 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists), 120 shots, and 55 hits. He has had three multi-point performances in his past four games.

Jan 12

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