Golden Knights' Adin Hill: Comes up short in elimination game
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Hill stopped 31 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Hill did everything he could to keep the Golden Knights' season alive, but his best performance of the playoffs still wasn't enough. The 29-year-old allowed 16 goals over five games against the Oilers in the second-round loss. Hill's status as the Golden Knights' top goalie isn't in question moving forward -- he signed a six-year extension with the team in March, so he'll continue to see substantial playing time for a contender heading into 2025-26.
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Golden Knights' Brandon Saad: Out again Wednesday
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Saad (lower body) won't play in Game 5 versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Saad was not at the morning skate and doesn't appear to be particularly close to returning, though the Golden Knights are predictably being quiet about injuries this postseason. The 32-year-old winger will miss his third straight game, and if Vegas loses Wednesday, he'll end the season on the shelf.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Not playing Wednesday
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Stone (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday in Game 5 versus the Oilers, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
The Golden Knights will face elimination without their captain, as Stone continues to be bothered by a lingering injury. He was also a game-time decision for Game 4 but was able to play in that contest. He'll need his teammates to dig deep for a win Wednesday, though it's unclear if Stone will be available should the Golden Knights force Game 6, which would be Friday in Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Doubtful for Game 5
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Stone (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 5 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per SinBin.vegas.
Stone was questionable for Game 4 on Monday, but he ended up logging 21:42 of ice time in that 3-0 loss to the Oilers. It's not clear if what will potentially keep him out of Wednesday's clash is the same injury or a new problem. Stone has four goals and eight points in 10 playoff appearances this year. If he can't play, then Cole Schwindt will likely draw into the lineup for the first time in the 2025 postseason.
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Golden Knights' Brandon Saad: Game-time call Wednesday
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Saad (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per SinBin.vegas.
Saad missed the morning skate, but head coach Bruce Cassidy didn't rule him out for the upcoming tilt. Saad has two assists, two PIM, 13 shots, seven hits and one block in eight playoff appearances this year. If he does play Wednesday, it will likely be in a bottom-six capacity.
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Golden Knights' Adin Hill: Expected to start in Game 5
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Hill is set to start at home against Edmonton for Game 5 on Wednesday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Hill will look for a better result after allowing at least three goals in each of his first four games against Edmonton in the second-round series. Vegas is down 3-1, so the Golden Knights need a win to force Game 6 in Edmonton on Friday. The Oilers' offense has been dominant in the 2025 playoffs -- they're averaging a league-leading 4.20 goals per game.
Golden Knights' Adin Hill: Beaten three times Monday
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Hill stopped 29 of 32 shots in the 3-0 loss in Game 4 against the Oilers on Monday.
Hill was beaten twice in the first period and once more in the second frame, and he also didn't receive any kind of offensive support from his teammates. He's now given up three or more goals in four starts in the series, a span in which he's gone 1-3-0 with a 3.61 GAA and an .872 save percentage.
Saad (lower body) is not available for Game 4 in Edmonton on Monday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Saad will miss a second straight game while he works his way back from a lower-body injury. His next chance to return to the lineup will be at home in Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Available for Game 4 in Edmonton
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Stone (upper body) will play in Game 4 against the Oilers on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stone was nicked up in Saturday's 4-3 win in Game 3, but he won't miss any time after being deemed a game-time decision Monday. The right-shot winger will fill his usual first-line role in addition to linking up with No. 1 power-play unit. Stone has generated two goals and two helpers in this second-round series versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Game-time decision
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Stone (upper body) will be a game-time call for Game 4 versus Edmonton on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stone logged only 5:54 of playing time in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3. However, he was on the top line and first power-play unit in Monday's morning skate, indicating he could be in the lineup for Game 4. Stone has accounted for four goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and nine hits across nine appearances this postseason. If Stone and Brandon Saad (lower body) are unavailable for Monday's matchup, Cole Schwindt or Alexander Holtz could be in the lineup versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Adin Hill: First off ahead of Game 4
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Hill was the first goaltender off the ice at Monday's morning skate, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Edmonton in Game 4.
Hill made 17 saves in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers, ending his two-game losing skid. He has a 5-4 record with a 3.14 GAA and an .872 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Edmonton leads the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 4.33 goals per game.
Stone (upper body) won't skate Sunday and is day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 4 matchup versus Edmonton, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
The Golden Knights remain hopeful that Stone will be available to play Monday after he sustained an injury in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3. The 32-year-old forward has four goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and nine hits through nine outings this postseason. If Stone and Brandon Saad (lower body) are unavailable for Game 4 on Monday, Cole Schwindt or Alexander Holtz could be in the lineup versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud: Generates assist
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Whitecloud logged an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Whitecloud has two helpers over nine postseason outings. The defenseman saw a little extra playing time in the first two games of the second round, but he was back down to 15:27 of ice time Saturday. The 28-year-old has contributed six shots on net, 19 hits, 16 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating. Whitcloud likely won't be much of an offensive factor for the Golden Knights in the postseason.
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Golden Knights' Nicolas Hague: Provides helper in Game 3
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Hague notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Hague set up a Nicolas Roy tally in the first period. The helper was Hague's second over nine playoff outings, as he continues to see third-pairing minutes this postseason. He's added 19 hits, 15 blocks, 10 shots on net and a minus-1 rating in the playoffs. Hague's physical play is a plus, but he's not a reliable source of offense.
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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb: Records assist
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McNabb logged an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
McNabb was expected to miss Game 3 with an upper-body injury, but the veteran defenseman got through warmups and was able to play. His inclusion in the lineup proved impactful, as he helped out on Reilly Smith's last-second goal to give the Golden Knights the win. McNabb is up to four helpers, seven shots on net, 26 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over nine playoff outings. As long as the injury doesn't flare up, he should be good to handle top-four minutes for the rest of the postseason.
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Golden Knights' Keegan Kolesar: Gets on scoresheet with helper
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Kolesar managed an assist and eight hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Kolesar's first point of the playoffs came on Nicolas Roy's first-period tally. The 28-year-old Kolesar continues to be a fixture on the fourth line, so his lack of offense should come as no surprise. He's added six shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-1 rating over nine postseason contests.
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