Carter Hart suffered a lower-body injury yesterday and Adin Hill (lower body) is nearing a return, but is not ready yet, resulting in Vegas recalling Lindbom from Henderson (AHL). The 22-year-old Lindbom appeared in seven games for Vegas earlier this season (1-4-2), posting a 3.14 GAA and .870 SV%. He has been terrific at the AHL level this season, posting a 2.08 GAA and .926 SV% in 12 games with Henderson (6-3-3).
Hill has not played since exiting a game on October 20th, midway through the first period, because of a lower-body injury. Few details have been provided regarding Hill's injury, but he was a full participant at practice on Thursday and appears to be nearing a return. With Carter Hart (lower-body) suffering an injury yesterday, Hill's impending return to the lineup couldn't come at a better time for the Golden Knights. Hill has a 2.55 GAA and .909 SV% in 117 games (68-32-10) with the Golden Knights, dating back to the 2022-23 season.
Hart exited Thursday's 5-3 win midway through the first period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. Akira Schmid filled in as Hart's replacement and will likely be relied upon heavily if Hart misses any time. The 27-year-old Hart has struggled immensely in recent games, allowing a concerning 24 goals on the last 135 shots he has faced (.822 SV%).
The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).
The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).
Hart will get the call between the pipes for the 11th time this season when the Golden Knights travel to Winnipeg on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 19 shots in a 4-3 loss in St. Louis on Friday. Hart brings a 4-3-3 record and an .876 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup with the Jets, where the Golden Knights enter action at -110 on the money line.
With Brayden McNabb (upper-body) out week-to-week, Megna will enter the lineup. Megna is no stranger to the NHL, with 193 career games played, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 33-year-old defenseman has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL).
McNabb was limited to only 10:24 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights most recent game, exiting with an upper-body injury, and will be sidelined week-to-week. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:48 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 38 games this season.
Eichel has not played in nearly three weeks but will return to the lineup on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. The Golden Knights struggled without Eichel, losing six of seven (1-3-3), and will be eager for him to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Eichel was having a terrific season before his injury, scoring 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games.
The Golden Knights have been bleeding defensively lately, allowing 15 combined goals in their last three games. Carter Hart returns to the crease after a night off and hopes to return to the form he showcased earlier in his return to the NHL. The 27-year-old goalie had a 2.40 GAA and .917 SV% in his first five games (3-0-2), but has fallen to an ugly 4.02 GAA and .832 SV% in his last four (1-2-1). The Golden Knights enter Friday’s contest as -139 road underdogs against the St. Louis Blues.
Megna is no stranger to the NHL, with 193 career games played, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 33-year-old defenseman has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL).
Eichel has not played in over two weeks and appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday, but will miss at least one more game. The 29-year-old Eichel was having a terrific season before his injury, scoring 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games.
