Eichel missed Thursday’s morning skate and was a late-scratch for last night’s game vs. the Devils. Eichel was once again missing from practice on Friday and is listed as day-to-day. Consider him questionable for this weekend’s back-to-back vs. the Flyers.
Saad and his wife are expecting a baby on Wednesday, so he will not suit up vs. the Wild. With Saad out, Logan O'Connor will draw into the lineup and Matt Calvert will move up to play with Nazem Kadri.
Lauzon was forced to leave the outdoor game in Lake Tahoe after one shift with a fractured left hand. He underwent surgery to repair it on Wednesday and will miss at least one month, so don't expect to see him until late-March.
Barbashev was hurt last Thursday vs. the Sharks and underwent surgery on Tuesday. Barbashev will be out for at least six weeks, sidelining him until early-to-mid April.
Barbashev had been playing well on the Blues top line but suffered a left ankle injury on Thursday. With Barbashev out for at least six weeks, Jordan Kyrou was on the top line in Friday's practice and Nathan Walker was promoted from Utica (AHL).
Theodore has missed the last three games but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Avalanche. Theodore skated with Nick Holden and on the top power-play unit in the Golden Knights' morning skate.
Pietrangelo has been sidelined on the COVID-19 reserve list since January 26th but is "available" for Thursday's game vs. the Ducks. Pietrangelo will replace Shea Theodore, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Theodore was forced to leave Tuesday's game vs. the Ducks and will not play in the rematch on Thursday. Luckily for the Golden Knights, they will get Alex Pietrangelo back from the COVID-19 reserve list to replace Theodore.
Coghlan was an underaged free agent, who signed with the Golden Knights after four years in the WHL. The 22-year-old had 11 goals and 13 assists (24 points) in 60 AHL games a season ago and will be filling in for Alex Pietrangelo (COVID-19) on Friday.
Pietrangelo remains in COVID-19 protocol and will not be available for Friday's game. With Pietrangelo out, Dylan Coghlan will make his NHL debut.
Hart surrendered two goals on 28 shots in the Flyers' win over the Islanders last Saturday. After a couple of tough outings, Hart has settled in with back-to-back wins while stopping 59 of 62 shots (.952 SV%). Tonight he'll face a Bruins team that he struggled against two weeks ago, losing two straight while giving up 10 goals on 69 shots (.855 SV%).
