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Theodore (olympics) will draw back into Vegas' lineup in Washington on Friday.
Theodore scored two points (1G/1A) in six games during Team Canada's Silver Medal performance at the Olympics and will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after having the night off in their previous game. Despite Vegas running a five-forward powerplay unit for most of the season, Theodore has remained productive, with 27 points (7G / 20A) through 46 games.
Hanifin (olympics) will draw back into Vegas' lineup in Washington on Friday.
Hanifin scored three points (1G / 2A) in six games while representing Team USA at the Olympics and will return to Vegas' lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after having the night off in their previous game. The 29-year-old Hanifin's offensive production has been negatively affected by Vegas's deep blue line this season and has been limited to only 20 points (2G / 18A) through 47 games.
Stone (olympics) will return to Vegas' lineup in Washington on Friday.
Marner had five points (1G / 4A) for Team Canada in six games during their Silver Medal performance and will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after having the night off in Vegas' previous game. The 28-year-old Marner is having an effective first season in Vegas, with 58 points (16G / 42A) through 57 games. He had six points (2G / 4A) during a five-game point streak heading into the Olympic break.
Marner (olympics) will return to Vegas' lineup in Washington on Friday.
Marner had five points (1G / 4A) for Team Canada in six games during their Silver Medal performance and will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after having the night off in Vegas' previous game. The 28-year-old Marner is having an effective first season in Vegas, with 58 points (16G / 42A) through 57 games. He had six points (2G / 4A) during a five-game point streak heading into the Olympic break.
Eichel (olympics) will return in Washington on Friday.
Eichel scored six points (2G / 4A) in six games while representing Team USA during their Gold Medal performance at the Olympics and will return to Vegas' lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals after having the night off in their previous game. The 29-year-old Eichel is producing at a career-best rate this season, with 68 points (21G / 47A) through 50 games.
Goalie Start
Schmid will start in Washington on Friday.
Schmid has been the most consistent netminder for the Golden Knights this season, and he will return to the crease on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Heading into the Olympic break, the 25-year-old Schmid had wins in five of his last eight games (5-2-1), posting a 2.55 GAA and .898 SV%. The Golden Knights enter Friday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against a Capitals team coming off a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Laczynski has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL).
Laczynski has seen favourable deployment in limited NHL action this season, including regular time on the team's second powerplay unit, and has tallied five assists in 10 games. That said, the 28-year-old will return to Henderson (AHL), where he has 43 points (15G / 28A) in 40 games this season.
Coghlan has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL).
Coghlan has played three games with the Golden Knights this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 30 games with Henderson (AHL).
Uchacz has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL).
Uchacz is an undrafted 22-year-old forward who made his NHL debut earlier this season, going without a point in three games with the Golden Knights. He has spent the last two seasons in the AHL and has 20 points (6G / 14A) through 39 games with Henderson (AHL) in 2025-26.
Goalie Start
Hill will start in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Hill has battled injuries this season, playing only 12 games and struggling when called upon, but hopes the extra rest during the Olympic break will help him in the final two months of the season. That said, the 29-year-old Hill had his best performance of the season in Vegas' final game leading up to the Olympic Break, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Golden Knights enter Wednesday's rematch as +131 road underdogs against a Kings team that will welcome superstar Artemi Panarin into the lineup for his team debut.
Theodore (olympics) will be out vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Theodore scored two points (1G/1A) in six games during Team Canada's Silver Medal performance at the Olympics and will not play when Vegas returns to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. He is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Despite Vegas running a five-forward powerplay unit for most of the season, Theodore has remained productive, with 27 points (7G / 20A) through 46 games.
Marner (olympics) will miss Wednesday's game in Los Angeles.
Marner had five points (1G / 4A) for Team Canada in six games during their Silver Medal performance and will not play when Vegas returns to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. He is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Marner is having an effective first season in Vegas, with 58 points (16G / 42A) through 57 games. He had six points (2G / 4A) during a five-game point streak heading into the Olympic break.
Stone (olympics) will be out vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Mark Stone scored four points (2G / 2A) in six games during Team Canada's Silver Medal performance at the Olympics and will not play when Vegas returns to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. He is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Stone is producing at a career-best rate this season, with 60 points (21G / 39A) through 41 games. He had a career-high 73 points (33G / 40A) in 77 games in the 2018-19 season.
Goalie Start
Hill was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.
Hill has battled injuries this season, playing only 12 games and struggling when called upon, but hopes the extra rest during the Olympic break will help him in the final two months of the season. That said, the 29-year-old Hill had his best performance of the season in Vegas' final game leading up to the Olympic Break, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Golden Knights enter Wednesday's rematch as +131 road underdogs against a Kings team that will welcome superstar Artemi Panarin into the lineup for his team debut.
Saad (undisclosed) has been activated from IR.
Saad has not played since the beginning of January due to an undisclosed injury, but will be ready to suit up in Vegas's return from the Olympic break on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old Saad is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 39 games this season.
Sissons (undisclosed) has been activated from IR and is expected to return vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Sissons missed three weeks leading up to the Olympic break due to an undisclosed injury, but will be ready to play in Vegas' return to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old Sissons has six points (3G / 3A) and 61 hits in 41 games this season.
McNabb (upper-body) has been removed from IR and is expected to return in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
McNabb has not played since the end of December due to an upper-body injury, but will be ready to play in Vegas' first game back from the Olympic break. The 35-year-old defenseman has three points (2G / 1A), 98 blocks, and 63 hits in 38 games this season.
Hanifin (olympics) will be out vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Hanifin scored three points (1G / 2A) in six games while representing Team USA at the Olympics and will not be ready to return to Vegas' lineup until Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Hanifin's offensive production has been negatively affected by Vegas's deep blue line this season and has been limited to only 20 points (2G / 18A) through 47 games.
Line Change
Eichel (olympics) will be out vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Eichel scored six points (2G / 4A) in six games while representing Team USA during their Gold Medal performance at the Olympics and will not be ready to return to Vegas' lineup until Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Eichel is producing at a career-best rate this season, with 68 points (21G / 47A) through 50 games.