The Golden Knights recalled 2020 first-round pick Brendan Brisson earlier in the day, so he could potentially slide into the lineup for his NHL debut if Stephenson is unable to go on Monday. Stephenson has seven goals and 13 assists in 39 games this season.
Stephenson is expected to miss the next two games as he tends to an upper-body injury. In the Golden Knights' most recent game, Stephenson played 19:12 and was held without a point, registering a -2 plus/minus rating. Jonas Rondbjerg has been recalled from Henderson of the AHL and is expected to suit up for Vegas in his absence.
Stephenson was absent at the Golden Knights' morning skate and play after being a game-time decision ahead of Game 3 vs. Dallas due to an illness. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss any time, it will be a massive loss for Vegas as he has a goal and three points across the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and is third on the team in playoff scoring with seven goals, 13 points, 19 SOG, and 18 PIMs
Stephenson was absent at the Golden Knights' morning skate and will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 3 vs. Dallas due to an illness. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss any time, it will be a massive loss for Vegas as he has a goal and three points across the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and is third on the team in playoff scoring with seven goals, 13 points, 19 SOG, and 18 PIMs.
Stephenson is not on the ice for warmups and will miss Monday's game in Minnesota. Reilly Smith returns from an injury to replace Stephenson in the Golden Knights' lineup.
Stephenson will come out of the Golden Knights lineup on Friday due to personal reasons. With Stephenson out, Nicolas Roy should move up to the top line with Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty.
