Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs: A Clash of Titans – Projected Lineups & Injury Report
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off in a highly anticipated NHL showdown. As both teams battle for crucial points, let’s dive into the projected lineups, key injuries, and the latest updates ahead of this exciting contest. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on TVAS, SN, and SCRIPPS.
Golden Knights Projected Lineup
The Golden Knights are looking to bounce back from a close 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Here’s how they’re expected to line up:
- Forwards:
- Ivan Barbashev – Jack Eichel – Mark Stone
- Reilly Smith – Mitch Marner – Pavel Dorofeyev
- Branden Bowman – Tomas Hertl – Keegan Kolesar
- Cole Reinhardt – Tanner Laczynski – Alexander Holtz
- Defense:
- Noah Hanifin – Rasmus Andersson
- Jeremy Lauzon – Shea Theodore
- Ben Hutton – Kaedan Korczak
- Goalies:
- Adin Hill
- Akira Schmid
Scratched: Dylan Coghlan
Injured: Carter Hart (lower body), Brett Howden (lower body), William Karlsson (lower body), Brayden McNabb (upper body), Brandon Saad (undisclosed), Colton Sissons (upper body)
Rasmus Andersson will be making his debut for the Golden Knights after being acquired in a trade with the Calgary Flames. Adin Hill is expected to start in goal.
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
The Maple Leafs are aiming to continue their strong performance. Here’s their projected lineup:
- Forwards:
- Matias Maccelli – John Tavares – Matthew Knies
- Bobby McMann – Auston Matthews – Max Domi
- Easton Cowan – Nicolas Roy – Nicholas Robertson
- Steven Lorentz – Scott Laughton – Calle Jarnkrok
- Defense:
- Morgan Rielly – Brandon Carlo
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Jake McCabe
- Simon Benoit – Troy Stecher
- Goalies:
- Anthony Stolarz
- Joseph Woll
Scratched: Jacob Quillan, Matt Benning, Philippe Myers
Injured: Chris Tanev (groin), Dakota Mermis (lower body), Dakota Joshua (kidney), William Nylander (groin)
Anthony Stolarz will return to the net after a 33-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is also expected to play after leaving a recent game with a lower-body injury. Auston Matthews will be a key player to watch for the Maple Leafs.
Key Updates & Status Report
The Golden Knights did not hold a morning skate following their game against the Bruins. The Maple Leafs have reassigned goalie Dennis Hildeby to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Despite a recent gym accident resulting in a black eye and stitches, Toronto coach Craig Berube will be behind the bench.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the NHL’s top teams. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the game unfolds! For more in-depth NHL coverage, visit NHL.com.
