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Hill will start in Arizona on Thursday.

The Vegas Golden Knights will turn to Hill for the second straight game when they travel to Tempe to take on the Coyotes on Thursday. Hill played an integral role in snapping the Oilers' 16-game winning streak in Vegas on Tuesday, stopping 30 of the 31 shots he faced enroute to the 3-1 victory. Hill has picked up right where he left off since returning from an undisclosed injury, winning all three of his starts and posting a .955 SV% in the process. He leads the NHL with a .938 SV% and a 1.88 GAA in 18 appearances this season.

Adin Hill
Hill will start Tuesday's game against the Oilers.

Hill has won both games since returning from injury and will return to the crease on Tuesday night. Hill picked up right where he left off earlier this season, playing tremendously, saving 76 of 80 shots (.950 SV%) across two games (2-0-0). Hill faces his toughest test of the season on Tuesday as the Golden Knights are +137 home underdogs against the virtually unbeatable Edmonton Oilers, who are searching for their 17th straight victory.

Adin Hill
Smith (upper-body) will play against the Jets on Tuesday.

Smith has missed the Penguins' previous six games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg. The 32-year-old right-winger is in his first season with Pittsburgh after being acquired from Vegas for a 2024 third-round pick in the offseason. He is having a down year by his personal standards having only collected 20 points (8G/12A) in his first 40 games.

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

Hill has won both games since returning from injury and will return to the crease on Tuesday night. Hill picked up right where he left off earlier this season, playing tremendously, saving 76 of 80 shots (.950 SV%) across two games (2-0-0). Hill faces his toughest test of the season on Tuesday as the Golden Knights are +137 home underdogs against the virtually unbeatable Edmonton Oilers, who are searching for their 17th straight victory.

Adin Hill
Karlsson (lower body) is expected to return to the Golden Knights' lineup Tuesday.

Karlsson missed all but one game in January (12 total) due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice Sunday and is expected to play on Tuesday. The 31-year-old is having his best season in Vegas since his historical inaugural campaign with the team in 2017-18 as he has 15 goals, 32 points, 93 SOG, and a +10 plus/minus in 38 games before his injury.

William Karlsson
Karlsson (lower-body) was a full participant in Sunday's practice.

Karlsson missed all but one game in January (12 total) due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice Sunday. The 31-year-old is having his best season in Vegas since his historical inaugural campaign with the team in 2017-18 as he has 15 goals, 32 points, 93 SOG, and a +10 plus/minus in 38 games before his injury.

William Karlsson
Dorofeyev (upper-body) is expected to skate on Monday but will not play on Tuesday.

Dorofeyev missed the Golden Knight's previous game before the All-Star break and is expected to return to Vegas' practice on Monday but will not be ready to return on Tuesday. 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
Smith (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.

Smith has missed the Penguins' previous six games due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg as he looks ready to return. The 32-year-old right-winger is in his first season with Pittsburgh after being acquired from Vegas for a 2024 third-round pick in the offseason. He is having a down year by his personal standards having only collected 20 points (8G/12A) in his first 40 games.

Reilly Smith
Hertl (lower body) will be out for a second straight game Wednesday.

Hertl left the Sharks' contest Saturday vs. Buffalo after just 16:50 TOI due to a lower-body injury and did not play Tuesday. The 30-year-old's injury is not expected to be severe enough to hold him out from representing San Jose at the 2024 NHL All-Star games after collecting 15 goals, 34 points, 113 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus in 48 games before his injury.

Tomas Hertl
Hertl (undisclosed) will be out Tuesday vs. Seattle.

Hertl left the Sharks' contest Saturday vs. Buffalo after just 16:50 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Tuesday after not practicing Monday. The 30-year-old's injury is not expected to be severe enough to hold him out from representing San Jose at the 2024 NHL All Star games after collecting 15 goals, 34 points, 113 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus in 48 games prior to his injury.

Tomas Hertl
Hertl (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day but hopeful to play Tuesday vs. Seattle.

Hertl left the Sharks' contest Saturday vs. Buffalo after just 16:50 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is now considered day-to-day after not practicing Monday but does hope to be back in the lineup Tuesday. The 30-year-old will represent San Jose at the 2024 NHL All Star games after collecting 15 goals, 34 points, 113 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus in 48 games prior to his injury.

Tomas Hertl
Hill will start Friday in New York.

Hill played his first full game in nearly two months on Tuesday and will return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. Hill was terrific on Tuesday, saving 40 of 42 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, picking up where he left off before his injury in a terrific 2023-24 campaign. The Golden Knights are +137 road underdogs against a Rangers club that has struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1).

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

Hill played his first full game in nearly two months on Tuesday and will likely return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. Hill was terrific on Tuesday, saving 40 of 42 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, picking up where he left off before his injury in a terrific 2023-24 campaign. The Golden Knights are +137 road underdogs against a Rangers club that has struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1).

Adin Hill