The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for an East Coast road trip following a productive practice session this Wednesday. The team will compete in three games over four days, starting against the Florida Panthers, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, in Miami.
Golden Knights Season Performance
The Golden Knights currently hold a record of 5-0-2, remaining one of only two teams without a regulation loss this season. After an initial stretch of 1-0-2, they have secured four consecutive wins. With 30 goals scored in seven games, they lead the league in offense. Jack Eichel is the points leader with 16, while Pavel Dorofeyev ranks among the top scorers with seven goals.
Injury Updates
- Noah Hanifin: Currently placed on Injured Reserve, Hanifin has missed six games due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Bruce Cassidy does not expect him to travel with the team and anticipates he will not return until after the Golden Knights’ upcoming home game against the Colorado Avalanche.
- Adin Hill: Hill suffered a lower-body injury during Monday’s game versus the Carolina Hurricanes and is now considered week-to-week. He did not participate in practice on Wednesday, and Cassidy provided no updates about his availability for upcoming matches.
New Call-Ups and Line Changes
In response to Hill’s injury, the Golden Knights have called up goaltender Carl Lindbom and defenseman Jaycob Megna from the Henderson Silver Knights. Lindbom, who boasts an impressive .958 save percentage in the AHL, is expected to make his NHL debut this weekend during the back-to-back games.
Projected Game Lines
Here’s how the Golden Knights are projected to line up as they prepare for this weekend’s games:
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Brandon Saad
- Pavel Dorofeyev — Tomáš Hertl — Mitch Marner
- Reilly Smith — William Karlsson — Alexander Holtz
- Brett Howden — Colton Sissons — Keegan Kolesar
- Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
- Ben Hutton — Zach Whitecloud
- Jeremy Lauzon — Kaedan Korczak
- Goaltenders: Akira Schmid, Carl Lindbom
This update highlights the current status and lineup changes for the Golden Knights as they face a challenging schedule ahead.
