The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) square off against the Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) during Sunday’s NHL action, starting at 10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN. The teams meet for Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round.
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Injury reportsGolden Knights
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body)
Mammoth
Barrett Hayton: Out (Upper Body),
Jack McBain: Out (Lower Body),
Sean Durzi: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Jack Eichel has totaled 90 points in 74 games (27 goals and 63 assists).
Akira Schmid has conceded 85 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and recorded 706 saves with an .893 save percentage (41st in the league).
Clayton Keller has totaled88 points this season (1.1 per game), with 26 goals and 62 assists in 82 games (playing 19:05 per game).
Karel Vejmelka has allowed 169 goals (2.8 goals-against average) and collected 1,455 saves with an .896 save percentage (32nd in the league).
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Apr 22, 2026
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