Goalie Start
Lehner led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.

Eichel underwent further testing this week and head coach Ralph Krueger announced that he's out indefinitely. The Sabres said they could not put a timeline on Eichel's return, so expect him to miss an extended period of time.
Hertl has missed the last six games after being added to the COVID-19 list but will return to the lineup on Friday. Hertl will be back on the second line with Timo Meier, who also is expected to return to the lineup, and comes in with 11 points (6G / 5A) in 17 games.