Vegas Golden Knights News

Pietrangelo was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.

Lavoie has not played a game since March 5th and has been re-assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL). The 24-year-old Lavoie has zero points while averaging 10:05 time-on-ice in nine games with the Golden Knights this season.

The Golden Knights have outscored their opposition 15-6 during a three-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hill between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Hill was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has an impressive 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in seven games this month (5-1-1). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -197 road favorites against a Wild team that lost 3-0 to the Dallas Stars last night.

Theodore hasn't played since suffering the injury while playing for Team Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.

Theodore hasn't played since suffering the injury while playing for Team Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.

Hertl left Sunday's game with the injury and was unable to return. The Golden Knights left for a three-game road trip, meaning Hertl is not likely to play again until next Tuesday's game against the Oilers at the earliest.

Karlsson has not played since January 20th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Karlsson is averaging 17:11 time-on-ice and has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 38 games this season. Before his injury, Karlsson only had one point (0G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Karlsson has not played since January 20th due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 32-year-old Karlsson is averaging 17:11 time-on-ice and has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 38 games this season. Before his injury, Karlsson only had one point (0G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five and will hope for a better result, with Hill tending the twine on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Hill played well in his most recent outing, saving 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%), but was on the wrong end of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old Hill has a 2.54 GAA, .907 SV%, and a career-high four shutouts in 40 games this season (24-11-5).

A day after returning to practice in a non-contact jersey, Theodore has already ramped up his workload, practicing as a full-contact participant on Wednesday. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.

Theodore has not played since suffering an injury at the 4-Nations Face-Off in early mid February but has began practicing in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.

Hill stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the Golden Knights' shutout win in Columbus on Thursday. Hill has been on fire recently, going 5-1-0 with a 2.30 GAA and .940 SV% in his last six starts. He's a great option on Saturday, as the Golden Knights are -198 road favourites.

Hill is in the final year of a two-year deal that carries a $4.9M cap hit. His new deal will go through the 2030-31 season. Hill has enjoyed another strong season, going 24-11-4 with a 2.53 GAA (t-13th), and .906 SV% (t-18th), 0.360 GSAx/60 (12th) and four shutouts (t-2nd).

The Golden Knights have lost two straight (0-1-1) and will hope to return to the win column on Thursday with Hill tending the twine against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hill struggled in his previous outing, allowing six goals on 29 shots (.829 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 28-year-old Hill has a 2.60 GAA and .904 SV% in 38 games this season (23-11-4). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -181 road favorites against a Blue Jackets team with losses in three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Cole Schwindt will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Howden to draw back into the lineup. The 26-year-old Howden is averaging 14:54 time-on-ice and has 30 points (17G / 13A) in 62 games this season.