This is obviously a big blow for the Golden Knights. Pacioretty leads the team in points-per-game (1.31) having scored 12 goals with nine assists (21 points) in 16 games. Pacioretty will likely go on LTIR in order to create enough salary space to eventually activate Jack Eichel.

It's unclear what is ailing Pacioretty but he was not on the ice for Monday's practice, putting his status for Tuesday's game in question. Golden Knights' assistant coach Steve Spott called Pacioretty a game-time decision for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles.

Pacioretty has been out since the second game of the season but appears to be on track to return to the lineup on Wednesday. He's officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status during warmups. Pacioretty had two goals, one assist and 13 shots in his only two games of the season.

Pacioretty travelled with the team on their two-game road trip but will not play on Monday. Monitor his status leading up to Wednesday's game in Nashville.

Pacioretty skated in a regular jersey and took part in line rushes this morning. The Golden Knights did not say whether or not he would play, so consider him a game-time decision and monitor his status as they hit the ice for warmups at 9:30 PM ET.

Pacioretty was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, so it seems unlikely that he will be available for Game 2 but calling him a game-time decision at least keeps the possibility open. After being shut out in Game 1, the Golden Knights could certainly use Pacioretty's services in Game 2.

Pacioretty will be scratched for a second straight game on Wednesday, meaning Mattias Janmark will remain in the top-6 and Peyton Krebs will remain in the lineup. Pacioretty's injury is not believed to be serious, so holding him out is likely more precautionary.