Vegas Golden Knights News

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.

Pietrangelo has been battling an illness the last week and will miss his fourth straight game on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old's production has been down this season compared to previous years as he has four goals, 32 points, and 24 PIMs in 62 games played.

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.

Pietrangelo was originally a game-time decision due to illness but will ultimately miss his second-straight game on Thursday vs. Seattle. The 34-year-old's production has been down this season compared to previous years as he has four goals, 32 points, and 24 PIMs in 62 games played.

Dorofeyev missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday vs. Seattle as he replaces Paul Cotter. The 23-year-old rookie has impressed during his brief showings with the Golden Knights this year, with nine goals, 16 points, 69 SOG, and his +6 plus/minus through 33 games played.

Nicolas Hague will draw into the lineup in favour of Pietrangelo, who is battling an illness. Pietrangelo has three points (0G / 3A) in his last five games and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken.

The Golden Knights will turn to Hill for the sixth time in the last seven games. Hill has rebounded somewhat after a poor February and has won two of his last four starts despite losing his last outing a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames when he allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%). The Golden Knights enter action as a -129 home favourite against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Paul Cotter will replace Dorofoyev on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning as the forward deals with a minor undisclosed ailment. Dorofeyev played the last four games for the Golden Knights, tallying two points (2G / 0A) and six shots on goal.

Hertl is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but is expected to start skating shortly and return before the end of the season to make his Golden Knights' debut. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.

Lauzon's departure from the Predator's blueline will cause a noticeable void for a team amid a push for the playoffs. The hard-hitting Lauzon has an absurd 321 hits, 97 blocks, and 13 points (6G / 7A) in 68 games this season.

Marner has not practiced in nearly two weeks, has missed three games, and will miss at least two more with his high-ankle injury. Marner's timeline began as day-to-day, but the severity of his injury has elevated over the past week. The talented right-winger was scoring at a torrid pace before his injury, with 21 points (3G / 18A) in his last 13 games.