Golden Knights' Eichel, Two Defensemen Absent vs. Avs

Vegas Golden Knights' leading scorer Jack Eichel was absent from the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Defensemen Nicolas Hague and Alex Pietrangelo also missed the game because of illness. Despite these absences, the Golden Knights maintain a strong position in the Pacific Division, holding a significant lead over the Los Angeles Kings. Eichel, who has struggled in recent games with no goals or assists, is on the brink of scoring his 100th goal in a Vegas sweater. The team is optimistic about health improvements, as Tomas Hertl and Ilya Samsonov are both returning to practice. The Golden Knights aim to have these key players back for their upcoming game against the Seattle Kraken.