The matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights is set for 10 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in via Scripps and SNP.
Canucks vs. Golden Knights: Projected Lineups Revealed
Vancouver Canucks’ Projected Lineup
The Canucks aim to bounce back after a recent defeat. Here’s how they are likely to line up:
- Drew O’Connor — Marco Rossi — Brock Boeser
- Liam Ohgren — Elias Pettersson — Linus Karlsson
- Evander Kane — Teddy Blueger — Jake DeBrusk
- Curtis Douglas — Aatu Raty — Nils Hoglander
The defense will consist of:
- Zeev Buium — Filip Hronek
- Marcus Pettersson — Victor Mancini
- Elias Nils Pettersson — Tom Willander
In goal, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo are expected to start. The team will not have:
- Max Sasson
- P.O Joseph
Notably, Filip Chytil is sidelined due to a facial fracture, and Thatcher Demko is recovering from hip surgery. Derek Forbort is also out with an undisclosed injury.
Vegas Golden Knights’ Projected Lineup
The Golden Knights will also aim to improve their performance following a previous loss. Their anticipated lineup includes:
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mark Stone
- Pavel Dorofeyev — Brett Howden — Mitch Marner
- Reilly Smith — Tomas Hertl — Keegan Kolesar
- Cole Smith — Nic Dowd — Colton Sissons
The defensive pairs consist of:
- Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
- Noah Hanifin — Kaedan Korczak
- Rasmus Andersson — Jeremy Lauzon
In goal, the Knights expect Adin Hill and Akira Schmid to play. The following players are scratched:
- Braeden Bowman
- Ben Hutton
- Brandon Saad
Carter Hart and William Karlsson are currently out due to lower body injuries, along with Jonas Rondbjerg.
Status Report
Elias Nils Pettersson returns to the Canucks’ lineup after being a healthy scratch during their recent match against the Calgary Flames. The Golden Knights are likely to field the same 18 players who took the ice in their 5-4 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals.
