On Monday, the Vegas Golden Knights (7-3-4) play the fifth of a six-game homestand. They’ll face the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers (7-7-1) at T-Mobile Arena.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. PST.
The Golden Knights were last in action on Saturday against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks. After scoring the first goal, they collapsed and entered the third period down two goals. They rallied and tied the game, but fell 4-3 in overtime.
The Panthers were last in action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. They lost 3-1 despite outplaying the Sharks and outshooting them 39-28.
Carl Lindbom was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, so he’ll start tonight. Lindbom has never faced the Panthers in his young NHL career.
Sergei Bobrovsky starts in net for the Panthers tonight. Bobrovsky has a record of 7-3-0 and an average save percentage of .910 in 10 regular season games against the Golden Knights.
Bruce Cassidy confirmed that William Karlsson, who exited Saturday’s game with an injury, will NOT play tonight. Alexander Holtz draws back into the lineup.
Golden Knights Lines
Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mitch Marner
Brandon Saad — Tomáš Hertl — Pavel Dorofeyev
Reilly Smith — Brett Howden — Keegan Kolesar
Cole Reinhardt — Colton Sissons — Alexander Holtz
Defense
Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
Noah Hanifin — Kaedan Korczak
Jeremy Lauzon — Zach Whitecloud
Goaltenders: Carl Lindbom / Akira Schmid
Panthers Lines
Eetu Luostarinen — Anton Lundell — Brad Marchand
Carter Verhaeghe — Evan Rodrigues — Sam Reinhart
Jesper Boqvist — Sam Bennett — Mackie Samoskevich
AJ Greer — Cole Schwindt — Luke Kunin
Defense
Gustav Forsling — Aaron Ekblad
Niko Mikkola — Seth Jones
Donovan Sebrango — Jeff Petry
Goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky / Daniil Tarasov
Special Teams
VGK power play: 24.0%, 9th
VGK penalty kill: 78.4%, 20th
Panthers power play: 17.5%, T21
Panthers penalty kill: 75.9%, 23rd
Golden Knights Game Notes
This season, the Golden Knights are 0-1-0 against the Panthers. They’re 7-6-2 against them all-time.
Mitch Marner has 14 goals and 38 points in 31 career games against the Panthers.
Sam Reinhart has eight goals and 14 points in 15 career games against the Golden Knights.
The Golden Knights are celebrating Military Appreciation Night. Signed military appreciation jerseys will be available for auction from 5:45 to 9 p.m. PST. Fans can participate in the auction by visiting VGKMilitary.givesmart.com or by texting “VGKMilitary” to 76278. The VGK Foundation will donate proceeds to The Folded Flag Foundation.
Tonight, Ivan Barbashev will skate in his 600th career NHL game.
We’re on milestone watch! Reilly Smith is one point away from 300 as a Golden Knight.
The Golden Knights have a record of 4-2-2 at the Fortress this season; the Panthers are 2-6-0 on the road.
How to Watch
TV: Vegas 34
Streaming: KnightTime+
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340