Vegas Golden Knights News

The Golden Knights have been bleeding defensively lately, allowing 15 combined goals in their last three games. Carter Hart returns to the crease after a night off and hopes to return to the form he showcased earlier in his return to the NHL. The 27-year-old goalie had a 2.40 GAA and .917 SV% in his first five games (3-0-2), but has fallen to an ugly 4.02 GAA and .832 SV% in his last four (1-2-1). The Golden Knights enter Friday’s contest as -139 road underdogs against the St. Louis Blues.

Megna is no stranger to the NHL, with 193 career games played, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 33-year-old defenseman has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL).

Eichel has not played in over two weeks and appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday, but will miss at least one more game. The 29-year-old Eichel was having a terrific season before his injury, scoring 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games.

Carter Hart has played poorly lately, allowing 10 goals on 50 combined shots (.800 SV%) over his last two games, leading the way for Schmid to start on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. Schmid was solid in relief of Hart in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, saving all 15 shots he faced. The 25-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.40 GAA and .900 SV% in 19 games this season (11-3-4).

Eichel has not played in over two weeks, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Eichel was having a terrific season before his injury, scoring 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games. He was skating on a line with Ivan Barbashev and Braeden Bowman at practice.

The Golden Knights face off against the Minnesota Wild on Monday and will turn to Hart to tend the twine for a fourth consecutive game. Hart allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-5 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights seem committed to giving Hart the opportunity to prove himself between the pipes, but his start to the season has been inconsistent at times. The 27-year-old goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .898 SV% in eight games this season (4-1-3).

Hart stopped 21 of 23 shots in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Hart has played pretty well since joining the Golden Knights, going 4-1-2 with a 2.48 GAA, .904 SV% and a 71.4% Quality Start%. As solid as he's been, he should probably ride the fantasy pine on Saturday with the Avalanche in town. Vegas are sizeable +134 home underdogs.

Hart stopped 21 of 23 shots in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Hart has played pretty well since joining the Golden Knights, going 4-1-2 with a 2.48 GAA, .904 SV% and a 71.4% Quality Start%. As solid as he's been, he should probably ride the fantasy pine on Saturday with the Avalanche in town. Vegas are sizeable +134 home underdogs.

Hart is coming off his worst performance since debuting with the Golden Knights at the beginning of the month, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. That said, the Golden Knights seem committed to the 27-year-old goalie, who has a 2.56 GAA and .903 SV% in six games (3-1-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -203 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Karlsson has not played since the first half of November, out with a lower-body injury, and will likely remain sidelined for another month. The 32-year-old Karlsson was averaging 15:09 time-on-ice and had seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games before his injury.

Hart is coming off his worst performance since debuting with the Golden Knights at the beginning of the month, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. That said, the Golden Knights seem committed to the 27-year-old goalie, who has a 2.56 GAA and .903 SV% in six games (3-1-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -203 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Alexander Holtz will draw back into the Vegas lineup on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, sending Reinhardt to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Reinhardt has four points (1G / 3A) in 26 games this season.

Cole Reinhardt will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, allowing Holtz to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Holtz has not played in nearly four weeks. He has zero points through eight games this season.

Coghlan has 112 games of NHL experience, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The undrafted 27-year-old defenseman has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 23 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL).

Carter Hart has seen most of the action between the pipes lately, but Schmid will return to the crease for the Golden Knights in the front end of a back-to-back on Saturday. The 25-year-old Schmid has been solid when called upon this season, posting a 2.33 GAA and .903 SV% in 17 games (11-2-4). He saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in his most recent game, a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Eichel did not play in the Golden Knights' most recent game due to an illness and will remain out of the lineup, also dealing with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Eichel has been excellent this season and is pacing for career-best offensive totals, with 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games. He has nine points (1G / 8A) during a five-game point streak.

Eichel was absent from practice on Tuesday due to an illness, but was originally expected to be ready to play on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Eichel ultimately ended up missing his first game of the season and the Golden Knights' Head Coach Bruce Cassidy gave the impression that he may ending up missing more than just the one game. Vegas returns to action on Saturday against the Calgary Flames.

Lauzon has not played since November 15th, but is set to return to the Golden Knights lineup after practicing the last two days. The 28-year-old is in his first season in Vegas and has four assists, 28 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 17 games before his injury.