Vegas locked up another key piece to its core long-term as it signed 27-year-old defenseman Noah Hanifian to an eight-year, $58.8 million ($7,350,000 AAV) contract extension. Hanifin has excelled since joining the Golden Knights at the trade deadline, with two goals, nine points, 37 SOG and a +7 plus/minus through 16 games played.
The Golden Knights have lost two straight but will welcome Hill back to the crease after a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Hill had been inconsistent, allowing three or more goals in seven of his last eight (3-5-0), but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) before exiting the contest, an eventual 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Golden Knights enter action as slight -105 road underdogs.
Schmid was recalled from the Utica Comets (AHL) on Tuesday as a result of Kaapo Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Schmid has split time between the AHL and NHL this season but has struggled at both levels, posting a 3.15 GAA and .895 SV% in 19 games with the Devils (5-9-1).
Schmid has been recalled from the Utica Comets (AHL) as a result of Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Schmid has split time between the AHL and NHL this season but has struggled at both levels, posting a 3.15 GAA and .895 SV% in 19 games with the Devils (5-9-1).
Hertl was acquired at the trade deadline for a 2025 1st-round pick and David Edstrom and will make his Vegas debut on Monday vs. Vancouver after recovering from knee surgery. The 30-year-old is in the second year of an eight-year, $65,100,000 contract and had 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games before his injury.
Pietrangelo recently return from a six-game absence and played two games before not playing on Friday. He will miss at least two more games as he recovers from an illness. The 34-year-old defenseman has 33 points (4G / 29A), 141 shots, and 161 blocks in 64 games this season.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his debut in a Golden Knights jersey at practice last Monday. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season and should provide an offensive boost when he makes his debut in the Golden Knights' lineup on Monday.
Pietrangelo was a late scratch on Friday with the Golden Knights not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. His first chance to return to the lineup will be in Vancouver on Monday.
Marner has missed the Maple Leafs' previous 12 games due to an ankle injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old will likely have a handful of games left in the season to add to his 25 goals and 76 points in 62 games.
There were rumblings earlier in the week that Tomas Hertl could potentially return on Friday after taking full part in morning skates but will not do so officially according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. The 30-year-old was acquired at the Trade Deadline and is expected to provide updates on whether he will travel or not after Friday's morning skate. He currently has 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games played in 2023-24.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his Golden Knights debut at practice in a non-contact jersey on Monday, preparing to potentially play his first game before the end of the week. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.
Marner has missed the Maple Leafs' previous 10 games due to an ankle injury but could return to the lineup before the end of the week. The 26-year-old will likely have a handful of games left in the season to add to his 25 goals and 76 points in 62 games.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his Golden Knights debut at practice in a non-contact jersey on Monday. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.
Pietrangelo has missed Vegas' last six games due to illness but has rejoined the team on their road trip and is likely to return in Minnesota on Saturday. The 34-year-old is having a down year compared to his previous seasons in Vegas, with four goals, 32 points, 137 SOG and 24 PIMs in 62 games played before his ailment.
Marner has missed the Maple Leafs' previous eight games due to an ankle injury and will be forced to miss at least their next two games as he eyes a return possibly next week. The 26-year-old will likely fall just short of 100 points for a third straight season as he was at 25 goals, and 76 points in 62 games before the ailment.
Lauzon was initially given a week-to-week timeline but could return from his injury only seven days after his prognosis. The hard-hitting Lauzon has an absurd 321 hits, 97 blocks, and 13 points (6G / 7A) in 68 games this season.
