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Stone is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said Stone will be "out for a while" due to the upper-body injury. Stone suffered the injury in Tuesday's game against the Predators and was unable to return. Stone was in the midst of another productive season for the Golden Knights, scoring 16 goals and adding 37 assists across 56 games.

Mark Stone
Dowd (upper body) left Tuesday's game early and will miss practice Wednesday as he continues to be evaluated.

Dowd played only 6:20 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury. Before his injury, Dowd was riding a season-best three-game point streak, scoring three points (1G / 2A). The Devils return to action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nic Dowd
Hill will start against the Predators on Tuesday.

Logan Thompson tended the crease in Monday's 4-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks and the Golden Knights will turn to Hill in the back end of their back-to-back on Tuesday night. Hill is riding a two-game losing streak, a first-time occurrence for the talented netminder this season. The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favourites against a Nashville Predators club coming off a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.

Adin Hill
Hill was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.

Logan Thompson tended the crease in Monday's 4-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks and the Golden Knights will turn to Hill in the back end of their back-to-back on Tuesday night. Hill is riding a two-game losing streak, a first-time occurrence for the talented netminder this season. The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favourites against a Nashville Predators club coming off a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.

Adin Hill
Theodore (upper body) will return to Vegas' lineup on Tuesday vs. Nashville.

Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday after being activated from IR last week. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career before his injury, with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return.

Shea Theodore
Theodore (upper body) will not make his return on Monday after being activated from Injured Reserve.

Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from IR on Monday. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated "I think next week is probably more realistic" in regards to his return.

Shea Theodore
Theodore (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and has a good chance to play on Monday.

Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from IR on Monday. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated "I think next week is probably more realistic" in regards to his return.

Shea Theodore
The Golden Knights reassigned Jonas Rondbjerg to Henderson (AHL).

After being a regular in the Golden Knights lineup the last month, Ronbjerg has been reassigned to the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL. The 24-year-old third-year pro has only appeared in 18 games for the Golden Knights this season and has three points (1G / 2A), 21 SOG, and a +2 plus/minus.

Jonas Rondbjerg
Theodore (upper body) was spotted at Vegas' practice Wednesday in a regular jersey.

Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Wednesday. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated "I think next week is probably more realistic" in regards to his return.

Shea Theodore
Dorofeyev (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve.

Dorofeyev has not played since before the All-Star break, missing four games with an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old left-winger surpassed his previous career high in games played and points in a season as he's racked up seven goals, 14 points, 63 SOG, and a +5 plus/minus thus far in 29 games played.

Pavel Dorofeyev
Hutton (upper body) was removed from Injured Reserve on Monday.

Hutton has been out of the lineup since December 28th with an upper-body injury. Despite being out of the lineup for six weeks, the 30-year-old defenceman has almost surpassed his games played from last season and has a goal, eight assists, 46 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus in 31 games played.

Ben Hutton
Stone (illness) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Wild.

Stone missed practice over the weekend due to the illness but is good to go for Monday's game against Minnesota. Stone has been able to stay healthy and enjoy a productive year with the Golden Knights, scoring 15 goals and adding 36 assists in 52 games.

Mark Stone