The Golden Knights have not worried about easing Hart back into action, as he returns to the crease for the fifth time in seven games on Wednesday when they face the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Hart hasn't needed to be spectacular to pick up a 3-0-1 record since his return to the NHL, posting a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV%. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0 two weeks ago and enter the action on Wednesday as -170 home favorites.
Dorofeyev was limited to only 11:04 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights' most recent game, exiting due to an undisclosed injury, but he will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old Dorofeyev had a breakout season in 2024-25, scoring 35 goals, and is pacing for similar totals in 2025-26, with 21 points (13G / 8A) through 31 games.
An illness to Jack Eichel allows Smith to return to the lineup after serving one game as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Smith is pacing for career-low offensive totals, with six points (3G / 3A) through 28 games.
Despite seeing limited powerplay time due to the Golden Knights running a five-forward top unit, Theodore has remained productive from the blueline this season, with 20 points (4G / 16A) in 31 games. He will miss his first game of the season, out with an upper-body injury, on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.
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. The 29-year-old Eichel will not play on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils due to an illness, missing his first game of the season.
The Golden Knights have not worried about easing Hart back into action, as he likely returns to the crease for the fifth time in seven games on Wednesday when they face the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Hart hasn't needed to be spectacular to pick up a 3-0-1 record since his return to the NHL, posting a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV%. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0 two weeks ago and enter the action on Wednesday as -170 home favorites.
Lauzon has not played since November 15th, but his return to the lineup appears to be imminent 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.
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. It's unclear if Eichel's illness will keep him out of the lineup when Vegas returns to action on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.
Despite seeing limited powerplay time due to the Golden Knights running a five-forward top unit, Theodore has remained productive from the blueline this season, with 20 points (4G / 16A) in 31 games. It's unclear if Theodore will be ready to play when Vegas returns to action on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.
Lauzon has not played since November 15th, but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Monday. 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.
Coghlan is no stranger to the NHL, with 22 points (6G / 16A) in 112 career games, but has only played six games since the 2022-23 season. The 27-year-old defenseman has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 22 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) this season.
Hart has been serviceable since returning to the NHL, but is coming off his first loss, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout loss to the New York Islanders. The 27-year-old Hart has a 2.80 GAA and .889 SV% in three games (2-0-1) and will have started in four of six Golden Knights' games since his debut.
Carter Hart has started the previous two games for the Golden Knights, but head coach Bruce Cassidy wants to keep Schmid in the rotation and will turn to him on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Schmid was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 24 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils for his second shutout of the season. Schmid has a 2.35 GAA and .903 SV% in 16 games (10-2-4). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -143 road favorites against a Flyers team that is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
Carter Hart has started the previous two games for the Golden Knights, but head coach Bruce Cassidy wants to keep Schmid in the rotation and will turn to him on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Schmid was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 24 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils for his second shutout of the season. Schmid has a 2.35 GAA and .903 SV% in 16 games (10-2-4). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -143 road favorites against a Flyers team that is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
Sissons has just a single goal and two assists in 24 games this season. The equally unproductive Brandon Saad will sit in his place. s
Saad will take a seat on Tuesday as Colton Sissons draws back into the lineup. Saad has just a single goal and three assists in 27 games this season.
