Schwindt will draw into the Golden Knights lineup on Tuesday.
Schwindt will slot in for Ivan Barbashev, who is a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Schwindt has zero goals and seven assists in 39 games this season.
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Barbashev (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Barbashev was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Cole Schwindt will draw into the lineup in his place.
Rondbjerg will draw into the Golden Knights lineup on Tuesday.
Rondbjerg will slot in for Brett Howden, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Rondbjerg is yet to register a point in 11 NHL games this season.
Howden (undisclosed) will not play in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Howden was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Jonas Rondbjerg will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Samsonov will start in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
The Golden Knights are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings and will switch to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Samsonov recorded a 22-save shutout in his most recent outing, a 4-0 win over the Penguins. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.80 GAA and .891 SV% in 25 games this season (15-8-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -205 road favorites against a Penguins squad coming off a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Goalie Start
Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.
The Golden Knights are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings and will likely switch to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Samsonov recorded a 22-save shutout in his most recent outing, a 4-0 win over the Penguins. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.80 GAA and .891 SV% in 25 games this season (15-8-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -205 road favorites against a Penguins squad coming off a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Lavoie (upper body) was placed on IR.
Olofsson is expected to draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Schwindt is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Adin Hill will start vs. Los Angeles on Sunday.
Schwindt (lower-body) will play against the Penguins on Friday.
Schwindt has not played since January 18th but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old Schwindt is averaging 9:21 time-on-ice and has seven points (0G / 7A) in 38 games this season.
Olofsson (lower-body) is out vs. Pittsburgh on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
Olofsson is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old Olofsson is averaging 14:46 time-on-ice and has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 40 games this season.
Goalie Start
Samsonov will start vs. Pittsburgh on Friday.
The Golden Knights have won three straight and will turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samsonov struggled in his most recent outing but received ample goal support in a 7-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, saving 17 of 22 shots (.773 SV%). He has a 2.91 GAA and .887 SV% in 24 games this season (14-8-2). The Golden Knights enter Friday's contest as sizeable -238 home favorites.
Schwindt (lower-body) is a game-time decision vs. Pittsburgh on Friday.
Schwindt has not played since January 18th but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old Schwindt is averaging 9:21 time-on-ice and has seven points (0G / 7A) in 38 games this season.
Lavoie (upper-body) is out vs. Pittsburgh on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
The 24-year-old Lavoie is yet to register a point through 16 career NHL games, including nine this season. He is averaging 10:05 time-on-ice and has 10 shots and 16 hits.
The Golden Knights have acquired Reilly Smith from the Rangers for Brendan Brisson and a 2025 3rd Round Pick.
Smith was held out of the Rangers lineup for their previous few games as they anticipated trading the impending UFA, a move that came to fruition on Thursday, sending him to his former club, the Golden Knights. The 33-year-old Smith averaged 15:36 time-on-ice and scored 29 points (10G / 19A) in 58 games with the Rangers this season.
Goalie Start
Hill will start vs. Toronto on Wednesday.
The Golden Knights have won five of their last six (5-1-0) and will turn to Hill between the pipes on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hill was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the New Jersey Devils for his third shutout of the season. The 28-year-old Hill has an outstanding 0.67 GAA and .973 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0). The Golden Knights enter Wednesday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team coming off a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Smith (roster management) will be held out of New York's lineup again on Monday.
With the March 7th trade deadline quickly approaching, Smith was held out of the lineup on Sunday and will be sidelined again on Monday for roster management purposed. The 33-year-old Smith is an impending UFA. He is averaging 15:36 time-on-ice and has 29 points (10G / 19A) in 58 games this season.
Vegas has signed Kai Uchacz to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Vegas has signed Braeden Bowman to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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