Pietrangelo was originally a game-time decision due to illness but will ultimately miss his second-straight game on Thursday vs. Seattle. The 34-year-old's production has been down this season compared to previous years as he has four goals, 32 points, and 24 PIMs in 62 games played.
Dorofeyev missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday vs. Seattle as he replaces Paul Cotter. The 23-year-old rookie has impressed during his brief showings with the Golden Knights this year, with nine goals, 16 points, 69 SOG, and his +6 plus/minus through 33 games played.
Nicolas Hague will draw into the lineup in favour of Pietrangelo, who is battling an illness. Pietrangelo has three points (0G / 3A) in his last five games and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken.
The Golden Knights will turn to Hill for the sixth time in the last seven games. Hill has rebounded somewhat after a poor February and has won two of his last four starts despite losing his last outing a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames when he allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%). The Golden Knights enter action as a -129 home favourite against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Paul Cotter will replace Dorofoyev on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning as the forward deals with a minor undisclosed ailment. Dorofeyev played the last four games for the Golden Knights, tallying two points (2G / 0A) and six shots on goal.
Hertl is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but is expected to start skating shortly and return before the end of the season to make his Golden Knights' debut. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.
Lauzon's departure from the Predator's blueline will cause a noticeable void for a team amid a push for the playoffs. The hard-hitting Lauzon has an absurd 321 hits, 97 blocks, and 13 points (6G / 7A) in 68 games this season.
Marner has not practiced in nearly two weeks, has missed three games, and will miss at least two more with his high-ankle injury. Marner's timeline began as day-to-day, but the severity of his injury has elevated over the past week. The talented right-winger was scoring at a torrid pace before his injury, with 21 points (3G / 18A) in his last 13 games.
Marner has not practiced this week and will miss a third straight game on Saturday. Marner's timeline began as day-to-day, but the severity of his injury has elevated over the past week. The talented right-winger was scoring at a torrid pace before his injury, with 21 points (3G / 18A) in his last 13 games.
The Golden Knights are riding a two-game winning streak and will return to Hill between the pipes for the fifth straight game. Hill has allowed three or more goals in five straight (2-3-0), posting a sub-.900 SV% in all but one contest. That said, the Golden Knights enter action as -161 road favourites against a Calgary Flames club that defeated them 3-1 on January 13th.
The Golden Knights are riding a two-game winning streak and will likely return to Hill between the pipes for the fifth straight game. Hill has allowed three or more goals in five straight (2-3-0), posting a sub-.900 SV% in all but one contest. That said, the Golden Knights enter action as -161 road favourites against a Calgary Flames club that defeated them 3-1 on January 13th.
Marner has not practiced this week and will likely miss Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. With Marner unlikely to suit up on Thursday, the recently recalled Nicolas Robertson will likely be the beneficiary and draw back into the lineup.
Hill will get the call for a fourth consecutive game when the Golden Knights travel to Seattle on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder snapped a personal three-game losing streak his last time out, stopping 23 of the 26 shots he faced in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Red Wings. After a dominant start to his season, Hill has struggled over the last month, posting a 2-6-0 record and an .881 SV% across his last nine appearances. Luckily for Hill, he's in a good spot to secure a second consecutive victory for the first time since February 8th with Vegas being -150 favourites over the Kraken on Tuesday.
Howden has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but, after returning to practice on Monday, is expected to draw back into the Golden Knights lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. In 54 games this season, Howden has 13 points (5G / 8A), 56 shots, and 63 hits.
Marner was not at practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury that kept him out of the lineup in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. With the Maple Leafs off until Thursday, there is hope that Marner will be ready to return to the lineup, but if he isn't, recently recalled Nicolas Robertson should be the beneficiary.
