Karlsson has not played yet this season after being injured late in the preseason. He has miss the first seven games of the season, will miss an eighth, but should make his season debut in game nine on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.
Mason Lohrei will be a healthy scratch against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, allowing Wotherspoon to return to the lineup for the first time since October 10th. In his only game this season, Wotherspoon played 12:56 time-on-ice, recording one shot and one hit.
Theodore was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings but returned to practice on Wednesday and should be ready to play on Friday against the Ottawa Senators. Noah Hanifin was on the top powerplay unit in Theodore's absence but will likely revert back to the secondary unit when Theodore returns to the lineup. The 29-year-old Theodore is off to a blistering start to the 2024-25 season, with seven points (1G / 6A), three on the powerplay, in six games.
Theodore was a surprise scratch on Tuesday with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Kaedan Korczak will draw into the lineup in his place.
Karlsson has not played yet this season after being injured late in the preseason. He has miss the first six games of the season and miss at least a seventh, but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.
Olofsson has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury and will likely miss several more. The 29-year-old Olofsson had started his tenure with the Golden Knights in a positive way, scoring three goals in his first four games. Pavel Dorofeyev has been the main benefactor in Olofsson's absence, finding himself on the top powerplay unit in Vegas.
Hill will make his fourth start of the season when the Golden Knights travel to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Hill struggled his last time out, allowing four goals on just 22 shots in a 4-2 defeat in Washington. The 28-year-old netminder has managed a 2-1-0 record for the young season despite not posting a SV% above .900 in any of his three starts. He'll have his hands full again on Thursday as Vegas enters action as +125 underdogs.
Brendan Brisson is expected to draw into the lineup on Thursday if Olofsson (lower body) is unable to suit up. The 29-year-old Olofsson has started his tenure with the Golden Knights in a positive way, scoring three goals in his first four games.
Hill will return to the crease on Tuesday after backing up Ilya Samsonov for the first time this season in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Golden Knights remain undefeated this season (3-0-0) despite unspectacular play from Hill thus far. In two games (2-0-0), Hill is sporting a subpar 3.50 GAA and .870 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Tuesday as -130 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.
Hill will likely return to the crease on Tuesday after backing up Ilya Samsonov for the first time this season in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Golden Knights remain undefeated this season (3-0-0) despite unspectacular play from Hill thus far. In two games (2-0-0), Hill is sporting a subpar 3.50 GAA and .870 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Tuesday as -130 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.
Wotherspoon made his season debut on Thursday but will be replaced by Mason Lohrei on Saturday. Wotherspoon had no points and one SOG in 12:56 vs. the Canadiens.
Hill was serviceable, if unspectacular, in the Golden Knights' season opener, allowing four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in an 8-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche, enough to secure another start in their second game of the season. The 28-year-old Hill had a solid 2023-24 season but was sidelined for a large portion due to injuries, posting a 2.71 GAA and .909 SV% in only 35 games (19-12-2). The Golden Knights enter Friday night's contest as sizeable -214 home favorites against the St. Louis Blues.
Lavoie has had a whirlwind start to his 2024-25 campaign. Lavoie was signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension by the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason, placed on waivers last week, claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights, re-claimed by the Oilers, and ultimately claimed again by the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old was Edmonton's 2019 2nd-round pick (38th overall) and has appeared in seven games with the Oilers since making his debut last season. In 66 games with Bakersfield (AHL) in 2023-24, he had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIMs in 66 games played.
Mason Lohrei will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Wotherspoon to make his season debut for the Bruins. The 27-year-old Wotherspoon has 53 games of NHL experience, all over the last two seasons, tallying nine points (0G / 9A), 74 blocks, and 92 hits.
Hill will start the 2024-25 campaign as the starting netminder for the Golden Knights in their season opener against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Hill had a solid 2023-24 season but was sidelined for a large portion due to injuries, posting a 2.71 GAA and .909 SV% in only 35 games (19-12-2). Hill is in his third season with the Golden Knights and will share the crease with newcomer Ilya Samsonov. The Golden Knights enter Wednesday's contest at home with even -105 odds against the Avalanche.
Lavoie was signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension in the offseason, placed on waivers last week, claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights, and ultimately re-claimed by the Oilers. The 24-year-old was Edmonton's 2019 2nd-round pick (38th overall) and has appeared in seven games with the Oilers since making his debut last season. In 66 games with Bakersfield (AHL) in 2023-24, he had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIMs in 66 games played.
After missing the Golden Knights' preseason finale, Karlsson was originally expected to be ready for their season opener. The 31-year-old Karlsson had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.
Vegas made another waiver claim on Monday as they scooped up right-winger Raphael Lavoie from Edmonton. The 24-year-old was Edmonton's 2019 2nd-round pick (38th overall) and has appeared in seven games with the Oilers since making his debut last season. In 66 games with Bakersfield (AHL) in 2023-24, he had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIMs in 66 games played.
Karlsson skated on his own on Friday but will miss Vegas' preseason finale which leaves his status for the Golden Knights' opener as questionable. Vegas does not start their season until Wednesday, so head coach Bruce Cassidy hopes Karlsson will be able to return to practice in time to play. The 31-year-old had 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games played in 2023-24.
