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Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo Unavailable Versus Predators

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (undisclosed) is not ready to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators, marking his third consecutive missed game. The veteran has had difficulty staying in the lineup as the regular season comes to a close, having sat out six of the last nine games. However, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy remains hopeful that Pietrangelo will be healthy enough to return in time for the playoffs. Nicolas Hague (illness) will also miss a third straight game on Saturday, allowing Ben Hutton and Kaedan Korczak to stay in the lineup.
2 days ago   
Jack Eichel  • C  •  Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Sits Out Third Straight Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) will remain sidelined for Saturday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. Eichel has gone scoreless in each of his last four appearances and suffered a further late-season blow by picking up an upper-body injury. However, he was on the ice with the team on Saturday morning, so it looks like the 28-year-old superstar is feeling better and moving in the right direction ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eichel will have two more opportunities to return during the regular season, as the Golden Knights close out their schedule next week with a back-to-back against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. Brett Howden is set to continue as the first-line center on Saturday night.
2 days ago   
Adin Hill  • G  •  Golden Knights

Adin Hill Stops 24 Shots In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 24 of the 25 shots he saw en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. The shot total remained even throughout the contest, but Hill was able to step up when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Seattle center Jared McCann beat him with a wrist shot for his 22nd goal of the season. After taking a loss on Thursday, April 3, to the Winnipeg Jets, Hill has won each of his previous two starts. During this stretch, he has held a strong 1.50 GAA with a .935 save percentage. Over his last nine contests, the 28-year-old has held a 7-2 record with a 2.08 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Hill remains a must-start option in all formats over the final week of the campaign.
3 days ago   
Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo Unavailable Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. An illness bug is circulating in the Golden Knights' locker room, and Pietrangelo is among its victims. He will sit out a second consecutive game. Pietrangelo has posted identical numbers to last year, boasting four goals and 33 points through 70 games. His next chance for a comeback will be on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. Losing Pietrangelo is a blow for Vegas, but the team will receive some help in defense on Thursday night, with Nicolas Hague (illness) on track to return. Ben Hutton will likely be a healthy scratch for the contest.
4 days ago   
Tomas Hertl  • C  •  Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. He has been unavailable for eight games due to a shoulder injury. Hertl is having a strong campaign during his first full year in Vegas, with 31 goals and 59 points over 70 outings. With Jack Eichel (upper body) sidelined, Hertl could see increased usage on Thursday night. He will start the game on the second line alongside Brandon Saad and Pavel Dorofeyev. The Czech forward will also grab a spot on the top power-play unit. Hertl is among the league's leading goal-scorers with the man advantage, having netted 14 power-play goals.
4 days ago   
Jack Eichel  • C  •  Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Vegas' leading scorer, who has amassed 93 points (27 goals, 66 assists) in 76 appearances, will miss a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. He is considered day-to-day, with Eichel's next opportunity to return coming on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. Brett Howden replaced Eichel on the first line but had a quiet game on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, finishing scoreless in nearly 15 minutes of action.
4 days ago   
Jack Eichel  • C  •  Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Out Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) is considered day-to-day. Vegas' superstar exited the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche and may miss additional time, as the team has little left to play for in the regular season. With Tomas Hertl (shoulder) still out, the Golden Knights leaned heavily on William Karlsson and Nicolas Roy at center on Tuesday night. Karlsson led all Vegas forwards in ice time with 22:01 and potted a short-handed goal. He could see increased usage again, along with Roy and Brett Howden, in Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken.
5 days ago   
Ivan Barbashev  • C  •  Golden Knights

Ivan Barbashev Scores Goal No. 21

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev found the back of the net during their 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday evening. Barbashev scored his 21st goal of the campaign in the opening frame on a backhand. This is only the second time in his career that he scored more than 20 goals in a campaign. He is just three away from matching his career-best (24). This goal also snapped Barbashev's scoring skid. Entering Sunday, the 29-year-old has only tallied four points (all helpers) over his last eight games. Before this skid, Barbashev was quite productive, scoring five goals and adding five assists over his previous 13 games. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to start Barbashev as he is deployed on the top forward unit alongside Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche.
7 days ago   
Shea Theodore  • D  •  Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Matches Franchise Record With Big Effort Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore played a pivotal role in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames, recording a hat trick of assists. Theodore had primary assists on all of Vegas' goals, with Pavel Dorofeyev opening the scoring and Reilly Smith lighting the lamp twice. He reached 54 points (seven goals, 47 assists) for the season in his 61st appearance, tying Alex Pietrangelo's record for the most points in a single campaign by a Golden Knights defenseman. Theodore's season suffered a setback when he injured his arm at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he has started to make up for lost time since returning, averaging a point per game over seven outings.
Apr 6   
Ilya Samsonov  • G  •  Golden Knights

Ilya Samsonov Remains Out On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) will be unavailable on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury sustained during the warm-ups before last Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators. Samsonov's absence has come at a bad time for the Golden Knights, as the team has a back-to-back scheduled for a second consecutive weekend. Akira Schmid is the likely starter for Saturday's contest, while Adin Hill should return to the crease for Sunday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. Samsonov is sporting a 16-9-3 record for the season with two shutouts, a 2.79 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage.
Apr 5   
Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo On Track To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran blue-liner leads the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:29) and has notched 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in 67 games. "Petro's' going back to being one of the best defensemen in the National Hockey League. It's nice to have him back," Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said. "He's ready to go. He goes in. He helps us be better, so it's that simple for me." Pietrangelo will slot back into the top-four group in defense, pushing Kaedan Korczak out of the line.
Apr 3   
Ilya Samsonov  • G  •  Golden Knights

Ilya Samsonov Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) is considered day-to-day and may not be available for Tuesday's meeting with the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian netminder was a late scratch on Saturday against the Nashville Predators when he was scheduled to start. Adin Hill ended up playing for a second consecutive day, delivering a 23-save performance in a 3-1 victory. Samsonov has put in solid work as Hill's backup all season, posting a 16-9-3 record. He has picked up two shutouts while allowing 2.79 goals with a .892 save percentage. Akira Schmid has been called up from the minors to step into the lineup on Tuesday if needed.
Mar 31   
Tomas Hertl  • C  •  Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl To Sit Out At Least One More Week

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) has been ruled out for the week. He has missed three games due to a shoulder injury and is set to sit out at least four more contests. Hertl is tied for the team lead with 31 goals and has amassed 59 points in 70 games. Nicolas Roy has moved up to the second line to replace Hertl but has not been effective, going pointless with a minus-two rating over the past three games. William Karlsson has shown off much better form and currently holds additional fantasy value as Hertl's replacement on the top power-play unit. The Swedish centerman has recorded four assists with seven shots on goal since Hertl's exit from the lineup.
Mar 31   
Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo To Miss At Least Two More Games

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) will be out for at least two more games. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury. On Friday, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Pietrangelo would not play again on the team's road trip, which has two more stops to go. The team faces the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday and the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Kaedan Korczak is poised to make a second consecutive appearance against Chicago. He made a positive impact in Tuesday's clash against Minnesota, registering one assist, two shots, and three hits across 17:08 of ice time.
Mar 28   
Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo May Not Play During Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) may not suit up for the remainder of their road trip. Pietrangelo's injury is not expected to be long-term, but the team may opt to lean on the side of caution to ensure he is healthy for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pietrangelo was unable to play in their previous game and could sit out on Friday when they travel to Chicago and Saturday when they travel to Nashville. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next home contest next Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. Before his injury, Pietrangelo tallied six points (one goal) over his last six contests. During this stretch, the 35-year-old logged four hits and nine blocked shots. While he is sidelined, Kaedan Korczak will remain in the starting lineup.
Mar 26   
Jack Eichel  • C  •  Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel scored a hat trick during their 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Eichel would score his first goal of the evening in the first period during 5-on-5 play. In the third, Eichel would score his final two goals, one on the power play and the other during even strength. This outing also extended Eichel's current point streak to four games and goal-scoring streak to three games. Over his previous 12 games, Eichel has been one of the most productive forwards in the league, scoring seven goals and adding 13 helpers. Through 70 games this season, the former No. 2 overall selection has scored 26 goals and added 64 helpers. Eichel will be viewed as a top option in DFS on Friday evening when he faces the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 26   
Shea Theodore  • D  •  Golden Knights

Shea Theodore Set To Rejoin Golden Knights Lineup Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) has been activated from Injured Reserve, indicating that he is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild. Theodore has not played in any of the last 14 games for Vegas since injuring his arm during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He is expected to slot back into the top-four defensive group and the top power-play unit. The offensively skilled blue-liner has been very effective with the man advantage this season, recording two goals and 17 assists in 55 games. Overall, he has posted 48 points (seven goals, 41 assists). Ben Hutton will exit the lineup to make room for Theodore.
Mar 25   
Tomas Hertl  • C  •  Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl Misses Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is set to miss at least a week of action. After Hertl hurt his shoulder in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the Czechia star would not join the team for this week's three-game road trip, which starts on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. Nicolas Roy is expected to take over as the second-line center in Tuesday's game. The 28-year-old has found his scoring gloves lately, lighting the lamp in back-to-back games. Tanner Pearson will fill the hole in the lineup, joining the fourth line. Victor Olofsson will move up to the third line against Minnesota.
Mar 25   
Alex Pietrangelo  • D  •  Golden Knights

Alex Pietrangelo Sends Out Two Helpers In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo tallied two helpers during their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Pietrangelo would tally the secondary assist on Nicholas Roy's power-play goal. Later in the third, Pietrangelo would add the primary assist on Nicholas Hague's empty-netter, which put the game out of reach. This outing extended his point streak to three games. During this stretch, he has tallied four helpers. Over his last six contests, Pietrangelo has only been held off the scoresheet once and added nine blocked shots with a stellar +7 rating. Through 67 total games this campaign, the 35-year-old has found the back of the net four times and added 28 helpers. Pietrangelo also carries value in leagues that reward blocks, as he has averaged 1.9 blocked shots per game this season.
Mar 24   
Tomas Hertl  • C  •  Golden Knights

Tomas Hertl Being Evaluated For Injury

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (arm) is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early. Hertl suffered this injury during the final frame after being hit hard on the boards. As he was exiting the game, he was grabbing his arm in pain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Minnesota Wild. Before exiting, Hertl found the back of the net to extend his goal-scoring streak to two games. During his previous contest, Hertl posted a hat trick. Over his previous 12 contests, the 31-year-old has found the back of the net nine times and added six helpers. If Hertl were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect William Karlsson to move up to the second offensive line.
Mar 24   
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