Carter Hart has not played an NHL game since January in the 2023-24 season, but will make his return after a brief conditioning stint in the AHL. The 27-year-old Hart failed to impress with the Henderson Silver Knights, posting a subpar 3.07 GAA and .839 SV% in three games (1-2-0). Still, the Golden Knights are placing their trust in Hart, hoping he can return closer to the 2.94 GAA and .906 SV% he had in 227 career games (96-93-29) with the Philadelphia Flyers before his hiatus from the NHL. The Golden Knights enter the action against the Blackhawks as -277 home favorites.

Saad did not play in the Golden Knights' most recent game, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Saad has four points (1G / 3A) in 24 games this season.

On the heels of his first career NHL win, Lindbom has been sent back to the AHL to make room for Carter Hart to be recalled. Lindbom went 1-4-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .870 SV% in seven games during his call-up.

Hart was eligible to play in NHL games starting December 1st, so he gets called up from the AHL ahead of Tuesday's game vs. Chicago. Hart struggled during his three starts in Henderson, going 1-2-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .839 SV%. If he starts Tuesday, it will be his first NHL game since January 20th, 20224.

Schmid only has one regulation loss, but has not been at his best in his last two outings (0-0-2), allowing seven goals on 56 combined shots (.875 SV%). That said, he has given his team a chance on most nights, posting a serviceable 2.47 GAA and .900 SV% in 14 games (9-1-4). It’s unclear what Schmid’s workload will look like, or whether he stays in the NHL, when Carter Hart makes his debut, and Adin Hill (lower body) returns from injury. Still, the 25-year-old Schmid has proven himself as a reliable netminder for Vegas this season.

Stone has not played since suffering a wrist injury on October 18th, and few updates have been shared during his absence. That said, he was a full participant at Wednesday's morning skate and will return to the lineup against his former team, the Ottawa Senators. The 33-year-old Stone was off to another terrific start before his injury, with 13 points (2G / 11A) in six games. He is expected to play on a line with Mitch Marner and return to a role on the top powerplay unit.

The Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth and will revert to Akira Schmid between the pipes on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. Schmid has been solid for the Golden Knights, helping them record a point in eight straight starts (5-0-3) while posting a 2.40 GAA and .906 SV%. The 25-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.45 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 games this season (9-1-3). Vegas enters Wednesday's contest as -171 home favorites against a Senators team that averages 3.2 goals per game.

Stone has not played since suffering a wrist injury on October 18th, and few updates have been shared during his absence. That said, he was a full participant at Wednesday's morning skate and could return to the lineup against his former team, the Ottawa Senators. The 33-year-old Stone was off to another terrific start before his injury, with 13 points (2G / 11A) in six games. If he returns to the lineup, he is expected to play on a line with Mitch Marner and return to a role on the top powerplay unit.

After Akira Schmid and the Golden Knights fell short in overtime to the Ducks on Saturday, it will be Carl Lindbom who gets the nod between the pipes when Vegas travels to Utah on Monday. Lindbom came close to securing his first career victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 28 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss in Minnesota on November 16th. The 22-year-old netminder carries an 0-3-2 record and .874 SV% into Monday night's game with the Mammoth, where the Golden Knights enter action at -115 on the money line.

The Golden Knights will turn to Schmid between the pipes for the 10th time this season when they travel to Utah on Thursday. Schmid picked up his second victory in as many starts on Tuesday, stopping 17 of the 19 shots he faced in a 3-2 win over the Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has been a stabilizing force in net for the Golden Knights in Adin Hill's absence, compiling an impressive 8-1-2 record. Schmid and the Golden Knights enter action on Thursday at -115 on the money line.

Laczynski played eight games with the Golden Knights last season, but has yet to draw in for a 2025-26 game. The 28-year-old forward will return to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), where he has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games this season.

Lauzon was placed on IR after missing Sunday's game vs. Minnesota and his return date is up-in-the air. The 28-year-old is in his first season in Vegas and has four assists, 28 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 17 games before his injury.