
Vegas Golden Knights News

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.

Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Wotherspoon to re-enter the lineup. Wotherspoon did not play in the Bruins' return to action from the All-Star break on Tuesday but played in their previous two games, recording five hits while averaging just under 18 minutes of ice time.

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.

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.

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.

Rondbjerg played 14 games with the Golden Knights earlier this season, tallying three points (1G / 2A). The 24-year-old has split time between the AHL and NHL over the past three seasons and has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 27 games with Henderson (AHL) this year.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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).

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).

Hagg will take the place of the injured Ilya Lyubushkin (upper-body). Hagg will skate with rookie Olen Zellweger on the Ducks' third pair.

Wotherspoon will fill in for Kevin Shattenkirk, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Wotherspoon has no goals and three assists in 18 games this season.

Saville will rejoin the AHL's Silver Knights now that Adin Hill and Logan Thompson are both finally back healthy for the Golden Knights. Saville has posted a respectable .913 SV% in eight games with Henderson this season, though he's yet to see any game action with the Golden Knights.

Kevin Shattenkirk will draw back into the lineup on Wednesday, prompting the Bruins to make Wotherspoon a healthy scratch. Wotherspoon played 16:43 time-on-ice in the Bruins' 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, recording two shots and two hits.

Hill will make his return to the crease after a prolonged absence from an undisclosed injury dating back to November 30th. Hill returned to the lineup on December 17th but could not complete the first period before exiting the game with an injury. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Stanley Cup Champion was enjoying a Vezina-worthy start to the season, as he had a 10-2-2 record, 1.93 GAA and .933 SV%.

According to general manager Daniel Briere "Carter Hart has requested and been granted an indefinite leave of absence citing personal reasons. The club will have no further comment at this time." The 25-year-old netminder will take a leave from the Flyers after posting a 12-9-3 record, 2.80 GAA and .906 SV% in 26 games played in 2023-24.
