Vegas Golden Knights News

The Golden Knights have struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1), and will continue their recent goalie rotation, turning to Lindbom on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Lindbom struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Three games into his NHL career (0-2-1), Lindbom has a 3.36 GAA and .873 SV%. The Golden Knights enter the action on Monday as -132 home favorites against a Panthers team that defeated them 3-0 on October 25th.

With William Karlsson (lower body) sidelined due to injury, Holtz will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Holtz has zero points in six games this season. He last played on October 31st.

Karlsson exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. He was absent from morning skate on Monday and will not play against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season.

The Golden Knights have struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1), and will likely continue their recent goalie rotation, turning to Lindbom on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Lindbom struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Three games into his NHL career (0-2-1), Lindbom has a 3.36 GAA and .873 SV%. The Golden Knights enter the action on Monday as -132 home favorites against a Panthers team that defeated them 3-0 on October 25th.

Karlsson exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. An update will likely be provided with Vegas returns to practice on Monday. The 32-year-old Karlsson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season.

Akira Schmid is coming off an impressive 24-save shutout in Vegas' most recent game, a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings, but the team will turn to Lindbom to tend the twine on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old Lindbom has seen limited action in his first NHL season, but has been solid when called upon, posting a 2.50 GAA and .906 SV% in two games (0-1-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -114 home favorites against a Lightning team whose five-game winning streak was snapped in their last game, a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Hanifin has only played one game this season, missing 10 straight, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Hanifin played 24:00 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights' season-opener and and is expected to play alongside Zach Whitecloud on the Golden Knights' second defensive pair.

With Adin Hill still sidelined with a lower-body injury, Schmid remains the go-to option for the Golden Knights, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Schmid has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 2.73 GAA and a .892 SV% in six games (5-1-0). The Golden Knights are 1-1-1 in their last three and enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -192 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).

With Colton Sissons returning from an undisclosed injury, Holtz will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old Holtz is averaging 11:57 time-on-ice and has been held off the scoresheet through six games this season.

Sissons has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 26th, but should draw back into the lineup tonight against the Detroit Red Wings. The 31-year-old is averaging 11:06 time-on-ice and has one assist through his first nine games with the Golden Knights.

With Adin Hill still sidelined with a lower-body injury, Schmid remains the go-to option for the Golden Knights, and he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Schmid has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 2.73 GAA and a .892 SV% in six games (5-1-0). The Golden Knights are 1-1-1 in their last three and enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -192 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).

Hanifin has only played one game this season, missing 10 straight, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Hanifin played 24:00 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights' season-opener and and is expected to play alongside Zach Whitecloud on the Golden Knights' second defensive pair.

The Golden Knights will turn Lindbom for his second career start on Friday when they face off against the Colorado Avalanche. The 22-year-old Lindbom was excellent in his only outing earlier this season, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Golden Knights enter Friday's contest as +105 home underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 41-30 through 11 games this season (6-1-4).

Sissons suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, exiting the contest after only 7:15 time-on-ice. He did not play on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. The 31-year-old is averaging 11:06 time-on-ice and has one assist through his first nine games with the Golden Knights.

Megna has played sparingly at the NHL level over the previous several seasons, but has 27 points (4G / 23A) in 193 career games. The 32-year-old defenseman spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 16 points (2G / 14A) in 64 games with the Charlotte Checkers.