Vegas Golden Knights News

With the news that Nate Schmidt is heading to the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, Ville Heinola was recalled on an emergency basis from Manitoba (AHL). This will be the 2019 1st round pick's (20th overall) second stint with the Jets this season as he had a short, two-game showing earlier in the season where he failed to pick up a point while averaging only 12:33 in a protected role.

Hart allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his second straight overtime loss in a defeat to the Arizona Coyotes in his previous start. The 24-year-old's stats have taken a hit as of late as the Flyers continue their downfall, posting an 8-8-6 record with his .909 SV% and a 2.84 GAA. He will try to get back in the Win column as he takes on the high-powered New Jersey Devils, who despite losing three straight, are sixth in the NHL in goals per game (3.59)>

Holtz was a healthy scratch for the Devils' previous game but will draw back into the lineup after collecting two goals, 10 SOG and eight PIMs while averaging only 10:04 ATOI in his rookie season. He will return to the lineup Thursday vs. the Flyers.

Hill stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his second win in a row as Vegas beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The Golden Knights' backup has been great in his first season in Vegas, with a 7-2-1 record, a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who snapped a four-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Washington in their last game.

Theodore missed the Golden Knights' previous contest due to a leg injury and is now considered week-to-week. It is a massive loss for Vegas, as Theodore had four goals, 22 points, 74 SOG and was a +14 plus/minus while averaging 21:51 TOI through 29 games prior to the injury.

Hagg's injury reserve designation is retroactive to Dec. 8th when he last played vs. Florida. The 27-year-old has been in and out of Detroit's lineup all season, with two assists, 10 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 13 games with the Red Wings.

Hill stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his second win in a row as Vegas beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The Golden Knights' backup has been great in his first season in Vegas, with a 7-2-1 record, a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who snapped a four-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Washington in their last game.

Rondbjerg has been recalled for the second time this season after scoring eight goals, 15 points, six PIMs and a +6 plus/minus in 23 games with Henderson (AHL). In his one game this season during his prior callup, Rondbjerg had two PIMs and a -1 plus/minus across only 7:54 TOI.

Eichel missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to a lower-body injury and was placed on the injured reserve Monday retroactive to Friday, meaning he will be out for at least the next two games. The 26-year-old was on pace to have his best season to date, with 13 goals, 29 points, 100 SOG and a +17 plus/minus through 27 games played prior to the injury.

Lauzon left the Predators' previous contest after only 8:48 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss Monday's contest as he is day-to-day. The 25-year-old has one assist, 37 PIMs and 20 SOG through 21 games this season.

Hill stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he snapped a three-game losing skid with a win over Detroit on Dec. 3rd. The Golden Knights backup has been solid this season with a 6-2-1 record, 2.55 GAA and .908 SV%. He faces the Philadelphia Flyers, who have dropped three of their last four games after a 4-1 loss to Washington on Wednesday.