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Vegas Golden Knights News
Pietrangelo (illness) is out on Thursday vs. Seattle.

Pietrangelo was originally a game-time decision due to illness but will ultimately miss his second-straight game on Thursday vs. Seattle. The 34-year-old's production has been down this season compared to previous years as he has four goals, 32 points, and 24 PIMs in 62 games played.

Alex Pietrangelo
Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will return to Vegas' lineup on Thursday vs. Seattle.

Dorofeyev missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday vs. Seattle as he replaces Paul Cotter. The 23-year-old rookie has impressed during his brief showings with the Golden Knights this year, with nine goals, 16 points, 69 SOG, and his +6 plus/minus through 33 games played.

Pavel Dorofeyev
Hague will draw back into Vegas' lineup on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.

Alex Pietrangelo is battling an illness and will not suit up on Tuesday, allowing Hague to draw into the lineup. Hague did not play the last game but has been a regular for the Golden Knights this season, posting 12 points (2G / 10A), 102 hits, and 94 blocks in 58 games this season.

Nicolas Hague
Hill will start on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.

The Golden Knights will turn to Hill for the sixth time in the last seven games. Hill has rebounded somewhat after a poor February and has won two of his last four starts despite losing his last outing a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames when he allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%). The Golden Knights enter action as a -129 home favourite against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Adin Hill
Samsonov will start on Tuesday in Philadelphia.

The Maple Leafs will turn to Samsonov for the fourth straight outing on Tuesday. Samsonov's four-game winning streak ended on Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes when he allowed four goals on 40 shots (.900 SV%), only the second time he has allowed more than three goals in his last 11 games. The Maple Leafs enter action as -129 road favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ilya Samsonov
Hertl (knee) is expected to start skating by the end of this week or early next.

Hertl is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but is expected to start skating shortly and return before the end of the season to make his Golden Knights' debut. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.

Tomas Hertl
Samsonov is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

The Maple Leafs will likely turn to Samsonov for the fourth straight outing on Tuesday. Samsonov's four-game winning streak ended on Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes when he allowed four goals on 40 shots (.900 SV%), only the second time he has allowed more than three goals in his last 11 games. The Maple Leafs enter action as -129 road favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ilya Samsonov