Brisson was the 29th overall pick of the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL but has been effective when called up. The 22-year-old Brisson has eight points (2G / 6A) in 14 games with Vegas this season.
Schmid has been recalled from the Utica Comets (AHL) as a result of Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Schmid has split time between the AHL and NHL this season but has struggled at both levels, posting a 3.15 GAA and .895 SV% in 19 games with the Devils (5-9-1).
Brisson made the most of his one-game appearance with Vegas as he extended his personal point streak to four games last game vs. Arizona but will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Vancouver as Tomas Hertl makes his debut. The 22-year-old centre has been very productive in his limited appearances this season, with two goals and eight points in 14 games played while averaging just 12:22 TOI/GP.
The Maple Leafs will turn to Samsonov between the pipes for the fourth time in the last five games on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samsonov has won four straight, allowing three or fewer goals three times, including saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs enter action as -156 home favourites against a Penguins club riding a four-game winning streak.
Hertl was acquired at the trade deadline for a 2025 1st-round pick and David Edstrom and will make his Vegas debut on Monday vs. Vancouver after recovering from knee surgery. The 30-year-old is in the second year of an eight-year, $65,100,000 contract and had 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games before his injury.
The Maple Leafs will likely turn to Samsonov between the pipes for the fourth time in the last five games on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samsonov has won four straight, allowing three or fewer goals three times, including saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs enter action as -156 home favourites against a Penguins club riding a four-game winning streak.
Roy did not play on Friday and will likely miss at least two more games as he did not travel with the Golden Knights on their two-game road trip. Before his injury, Roy has three points (0G / 3A) in his last seven games.
Pietrangelo recently return from a six-game absence and played two games before not playing on Friday. He will miss at least two more games as he recovers from an illness. The 34-year-old defenseman has 33 points (4G / 29A), 141 shots, and 161 blocks in 64 games this season.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his debut in a Golden Knights jersey at practice last Monday. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season and should provide an offensive boost when he makes his debut in the Golden Knights' lineup on Monday.
Whitecloud will draw in for Alex Pietrangelo, who was a late scratch due to illness. Whitecloud has two goals and nine assists in 54 games this season.
Pietrangelo was a late scratch on Friday with the Golden Knights not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. His first chance to return to the lineup will be in Vancouver on Monday.
There were rumblings earlier in the week that Tomas Hertl could potentially return on Friday after taking full part in morning skates but will not do so officially according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. The 30-year-old was acquired at the Trade Deadline and is expected to provide updates on whether he will travel or not after Friday's morning skate. He currently has 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games played in 2023-24.
Roy left Tuesday's matchup against Vancouver after just 12:25 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will be out on Friday after missing practice today. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day going forward but is not expected to miss a large amount of time. He is in the middle of one of the best seasons of his seven-year career with 11 goals, 38 points, 107 SOG and 29 PIMs in 66 games played before the injury.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his Golden Knights debut at practice in a non-contact jersey on Monday, preparing to potentially play his first game before the end of the week. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.
Hertl has been sidelined with a lower-body injury after undergoing a procedure in his left knee at the beginning of February but made his Golden Knights debut at practice in a non-contact jersey on Monday. The talented Czech forward has 34 points (15G / 19A) while averaging 20:54 time-on-ice through 48 games this season.
Samsonov will return to the crease for the second straight contest after missing several games with a minor injury. The 27-year-old Samsonov was brilliant in his return, saving all 34 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Maple Leafs enter action as +116 road underdogs on Monday against the Florida Panthers.
Samsonov will likely return to the crease for the second straight contest after missing several games with a minor injury. The 27-year-old Samsonov was brilliant in his return, saving all 34 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Maple Leafs enter action as +116 road underdogs on Monday against the Florida Panthers.