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Pavel Dorofeyev • LW • Golden Knights

Pavel Dorofeyev Good to Go Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Initially, his status was uncertain for the game after Dorofeyev left Sunday's win over Columbus early due to an unspecified injury. In Wednesday's contest, the Russian winger has a chance to tie his longest point streak of the season. He has made it on the score sheet in three consecutive games, posting two goals and one assist. Overall, Dorofeyev has managed 13 goals and 21 points in 31 outings. He is tied for third in the league with eight power-play goals and has notched 12 power-play points in total. New Jersey has a 75.8 percent penalty kill, making this a great matchup for Dorofeyev.

4 hours ago

Shea Theodore • D • Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Out Against Devils

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He will sit out his first game of the season due to an upper-body injury. Theodore will be missed on both ends of the ice, as he is Vegas' top-scoring defenseman with 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) and ranks third on the team with 48 blocks in 31 games. Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and will enter the lineup as Theodore's replacement. However, he has a much more limited skill set than Theodore and should not be expected to make a big difference in fantasy hockey.

4 hours ago

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Misses First Game of the Season Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (illness) won't play on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He has been ruled out due to illness, missing his first game of the season. Eichel left Tuesday's practice early and wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's morning skate. The four-time All-Star is considered day-to-day and could rejoin the lineup for this weekend's back-to-back against Calgary and Edmonton. Brett Howden will take over as the top-line center against New Jersey, giving him additional fantasy value. Meanwhile, Reilly Smith is projected to re-enter the lineup on the fourth line.

5 hours ago

Shea Theodore • D • Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Questionable for Wednesday Night

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) missed Tuesday's practice, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Vegas' defensive star has sustained an upper-body injury and could be absent from the lineup for the first time this season when the team faces the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. In 31 outings, Theodore has posted 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) with 48 blocks. He leads all Vegas skaters in ice time at 24:01 per game, working with Noah Hanifin on the first defensive pairing and anchoring the second power-play unit. Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) practiced fully on Tuesday and could be Theodore's replacement in the lineup against New Jersey.

13 hours ago

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Battling Illness

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (illness) didn't finish Tuesday's practice, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Eichel's early departure from the session leaves his status uncertain for Wednesday's contest against the New Jersey Devils. The American star is battling an illness and could miss his first game of the season. It has been a sensational year for Eichel, who is attempting to post his first 100-point season. After 31 appearances, he is sitting on 12 goals and 41 points. Currently, Eichel is riding a five-game point streak, posting multiple points four times during that stretch. Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl will have a heavy workload in the middle if Eichel can't play against the Devils.

13 hours ago

Pavel Dorofeyev • LW • Golden Knights

Pavel Dorofeyev Exits Win With Injury

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but wasn't able to finish the game, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The Russian forward missed the third period, logging only 11:04 of ice time. Dorofeyev is tied for the most goals on his team with 13 goals, adding eight assists across 31 appearances. Vegas will be off until Wednesday night, giving Dorofeyev a good amount of time to recover. Still, it's uncertain if that will be sufficient for him to avoid missing his first game of the season.

3 days ago

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Records Two Assists in Sunday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone enjoyed a visit to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, finishing a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers with two assists. Less than one minute into the game, Stone helped Brett Howden light the lamp, and he also played a part in Tomas Hertl's game-tying goal inside the final minute of regulation. Stone has yet to go pointless in his 12 appearances this season, notching four goals and 16 assists. Only five active players have started a season with points in more consecutive games. The New York Islanders will be the next team trying to contain Stone, as the Golden Knights visit UBS Arena on Tuesday.

Dec 8

Carter Hart • G • Golden Knights

Carter Hart Defeats Rangers Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart made it two wins in two games as the team beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. Hart allowed a pair of second-period goals but had a solid performance, finishing with 21 saves. Through his first two outings with Vegas, Hart has registered a 2.32 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Considering he had been out of the league since 2024, it has been an impressive return from Hart, who has begun to rob starts from Akira Schmid. However, Schmid still has a role to play on the team, especially after his shutout against the New Jersey Devils on Friday.

Dec 8

Carter Hart • G • Golden Knights

Carter Hart Available Against Rangers Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (lower body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the New York Rangers, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. He is available for selection after missing one game due to a lower-body injury. Hart made his Golden Knights debut earlier this week, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout. He finished his first NHL outing since January 2024 with 27 saves on 30 shots. The Golden Knights haven't yet named their starter for Sunday's contest. Akira Schmid is coming off a shutout performance on Friday night against the New Jersey Devils and may remain between the sticks against a Rangers team that has gone a horrible 3-8-2 on home ice this season.

Dec 7

Carter Hart • G • Golden Knights

Carter Hart Day-to-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (lower body) is considered day-to-day. Hart made a winning debut for the team on Tuesday, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout, but he was unavailable for Friday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils due to a lower-body injury. Akira Schmid returned to the crease and recorded his second shutout of the season with 24 saves. Schmid had allowed 10 goals over his previous three appearances. Vegas' No. 1, Adin Hill (lower body), hasn't played since Oct. 20, and Hart might battle with Schmid for playing time for a while.

Dec 6

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Ready to Return Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (wrist) will return to action on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Golden Knights captain has been on Injured Reserve since Oct. 20 with a wrist injury. Injuries have gone hand in hand with Stone for several years, but he is typically very productive when in the lineup. This season, Stone has recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in six appearances. He was part of Vegas' red-hot first line at the start of the year but will re-enter the lineup on the third line. However, Stone will be inserted straight back on the power play, replacing Braeden Bowman. The 22-year-old rookie will still have fantasy value, as he will remain on the first line and skate with the second power-play unit.

Nov 27

Mitchell Marner • RW • Golden Knights

Mitchell Marner Establishes Vegas Record Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitchell Marner notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, becoming the fastest player to 20 points in franchise history. Marner boasts four goals and 16 assists through his first 18 outings with the team. He already has eight multi-point efforts and hasn't yet gone more than two games in a row without getting on the score sheet. Marner's move to Vegas has clearly worked out well for him. He is currently on track to reach the 90-point plateau for the fifth time in his career.

Nov 17

William Karlsson • C • Golden Knights

William Karlsson Out Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He missed a second consecutive game on Thursday night against the New York Islanders and faces an extended absence. Earlier this week, the team placed Karlsson on Injured Reserve. The Swedish veteran has made 14 appearances in 2025-26, recording four goals and seven points. With Karlsson out of commission, Braeden Bowman made his NHL debut on Thursday and looks set to remain in the lineup for the time being. Bowman has been a scoring machine in the AHL, tallying 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 12 games. The 22-year-old has some fantasy intrigue, as he held a top-six role and skated with the first power-play unit on Thursday.

Nov 14

William Karlsson • C • Golden Knights

William Karlsson Out on Monday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's contest against the Florida Panthers. He was hurt Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks, and Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have any update on Karlsson on Monday. In 14 outings, Karlsson has tallied four goals and seven points. His absence from the lineup allows Alexander Holtz the opportunity to play, while Keegan Kolesar will be elevated to the third line. Additionally, Brett Howden will assume Karlsson's responsibilities as the third-line center. Karlsson's first chance to return will be on Thursday night against the New York Islanders.

Nov 10

William Karlsson • C • Golden Knights

William Karlsson Out Day-to-Day

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) has been tagged as day-to-day after getting hurt in Saturday's loss against the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson registered an even-strength assist in the first period but left the game before the second frame due to a lower-body injury. So far, it has been a mediocre season for Karlsson, who has accumulated seven points (four goals, three assists) in 14 games. If he is unable to play on Monday against the Florida Panthers, the Golden Knights will likely re-insert Alexander Holtz into the lineup. Brett Howden is expected to take over center duties on the third line.

Nov 9

Akira Schmid • G • Golden Knights

Akira Schmid Posts First Shutout of the Season

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 24 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings, picking up his first shutout of the season. Led by Dylan Larkin, the Red Wings have been very productive offensively this season, but Schmid found answers to all their efforts on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old has been nearly unbeatable so far in 2025-26, going 6-1-0 in seven appearances. Schmid owns a 2.31 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. Losing Adin Hill (lower body) early in the season was a blow for the Golden Knights, but they have received outstanding goaltending from Schmid, who holds a perfect 3-0-0 home record.

Nov 5

Noah Hanifin • D • Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin Expected to Return From 10-Game Absence Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Hanifin has played in only one game this season, missing the past 10 contests due to a lower-body injury. The Boston native is expected to join Zach Whitecloud on the second defensive pairing. He will likely also hop on the second power-play unit. A season ago, Hanifin amassed 10 of his 39 points with the man advantage. He finished the campaign with 10 goals and 29 assists in 80 games.

Nov 5

Adin Hill • G • Golden Knights

Adin Hill Out Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (lower body) was deemed week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy on Wednesday. He suffered a lower-body injury on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the issue will likely keep Hill sidelined for multiple games. Hill has posted a 1-2-0 record this season, allowing 2.73 goals with a .888 save percentage. With him on the shelf, the team will rely on Akira Schmid, who boasts a perfect 4-0-0 record. On Wednesday, Carl Lindbom was recalled from the minors to provide backup for Schmid in the upcoming games.

Oct 22

Adin Hill • G • Golden Knights

Adin Hill Suffers Lower-Body Injury Monday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (lower body) saw only 9:54 of action in Monday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hill appeared to have injured his left leg in the first period, giving up the crease to Akira Schmid, who helped the team secure a 4-1 victory with 22 saves. Vegas has its next game scheduled for Saturday, giving Hill good recovery time. However, he may still end up missing some time, which would provide Schmid with additional playing opportunities. Despite starting only two games so far this season, Schmid has posted a 4-0-0 record. He also replaced Hill in a game on Oct. 14.

Oct 21

Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone Out Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (wrist) has been labeled as week-to-week. The Golden Knights lost their captain to a wrist injury in Saturday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The injury forces Stone to pause what has been a very successful campaign for him so far. 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) through six games puts Stone second on the NHL's scoring charts. Vegas is expected to use Brandon Saad in Stone's place on the top line Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Saad has gone scoreless in six appearances, but he could get a boost by linking up with the league's top scorer, Jack Eichel.

Oct 20

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