Vegas Golden Knights News

Smith has missed the Golden Knights' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and is expected to return to the Vegas lineup Monday vs. Minnesota. The 32-year-old had 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games before his injury.

Samsonov allowed six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been strong in his first season as a Maple Leaf, with his 24-9-3 record, 2.46 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who are in a playoff chase but have lost four-straight games after a 5-2 loss to Ottawa last game.

Hutton was a healthy scratch for the Golden Knights' previous game but will draw into the lineup Thursday vs. San Jose as he replaced the injured Shea Theodore. The 29-year-old has two goals, an assist, 43 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 23 games this season.

Theodore left the Golden Knights' previous game vs. Edmonton after just 12:40 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday as the team takes on the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old has eight goals, 33 assists, 134 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his injury.

Samsonov allowed six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been strong in his first season as a Maple Leaf, with his 24-9-3 record, 2.46 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who are in a playoff chase but have lost four-straight games after a 5-2 loss to Ottawa last game.

Smith left the Golden Knights' previous game after 11:39 TOI and is expected to miss this week as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games prior to his injury.

Smith left the Golden Knights' previous game after 11:39 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will not be available Saturday in Edmonton as he has returned to Vegas. The 31-year-old is day-to-day for the time being and has 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games this season.

Roy has been out since February 21st due to a lower-body injury and has been activated from the injury reserve Thursday. The 26-year-old has 11 goals, 14 assists, 76 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 54 games this season prior to his injury.

Laczynski has two goals, two assists, 20 SOG, two PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 26 games with Philadelphia but will be the odd man out of the lineup Tuesday as Egor Zamula returns to the Flyers' lineup.

Samsonov stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat Carolina in his previous start. The 26-year-old former first-round pick has been great in his first season in Toronto, with his 24-8-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have won five of their last seven games after their 4-1 victory over San Jose last game.