Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/94455d2d-bffc-411e-bb55-60559671e497.jpeg] Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel was held out of the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche [http://thn.com/colorado] with an upper-body injury and joining him on the sidelines were Alex Pietrangelo and Nicolas Hague, both battling an illness. Prior to the puck drop, the Golden Knights announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Eichel would be out with an upper-body injury, and is considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old had missed just one game before last night. In 76 games, Eichel has scored 27 goals and 93 points, setting a new career-high and the Golden Knights franchise record for points. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/players/golden-knights-jack-eichel-sets-franchise-record] If Eichel misses no further games, he'll need seven points in four games to record his first 100-point season. Pietrangelo recently returned from a lower-body injury after missing four games [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-defenseman-to-miss-next-two-games]. He returned to play in three consecutive games [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/alex-pietrangelo-set-to-return-to-golden-knights-lineup-against-league-leading-jets] before suffering an illness. The 2024-25 campaign has been a peculiar one for the 35-year-old. It started strongly, recording great offensive numbers and setting himself on pace to set career highs. The offence faltered, and his consistency has too. He's become prone to major turnovers and defensive blunders but remains a solid overall player. Hague dealt an injury earlier in the season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-mark-stone-absent-from-practice-nicolas-hague-returns], forcing him to miss 22 games. In the 66 games he's played, he's recorded five goals and 11 points, throwing 77 hits and blocking 73 shots. The 26-year-old is a pending RFA, averaging the fewest minutes among the Golden Knights' top six defenders. The Golden Knights are back in action on Thursday when they host the Seattle Kraken [http://thn.com/seattle] and will be hoping to add all three players back into their lineup. Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwiNvfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. Golden Knights Forward Tomas Hertl Nominated By Vegas PHWA Chapter For 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ae259364-921e-4abe-a89a-a5b2bf9d3970.jpeg] Golden Knights Forward Tomas Hertl Nominated By Vegas PHWA Chapter For 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy LAS VEGAS -- The Vegas Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nomi<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights">nated Golden K</a>nights forward Tomáš Hertl as their nominee for the 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-forward-tomas-hertl-nominated-by-vegas-phwa-chapter-for-2025-bill-masterton-memorial-trophy]
