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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.

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.

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.

Pietrangelo logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Pietrangelo helped out on William Karlsson's second-period tally in the contest. With three points over two games since he returned from an illness, Pietrangelo hasn't missed a beat. He's at six points, 11 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over eight playoff appearances. Despite being listed on the third pairing, the 35-year-old functions as a top-four defenseman for the Golden Knights.

Hanifin posted an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Hanifin set up a go-ahead goal by William Karlsson goal in the second period. He has earned a helper in two straight games, though he was held off the scoresheet in the four contests beforehand. The defenseman is at five points, 21 shots on net, 15 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over nine playoff outings in a top-four role.

McNabb (upper body) will play in Game 3 against Edmonton on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

McNabb sustained the injury when he crashed into the boards late in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Edmonton. Initially, he wasn't expected to play after missing Saturday's morning skate, but he'll remain in the lineup as Vegas attempts to claw back from a 2-0 series deficit. McNabb has three assists, six PIM, seven shots, 23 hits and 20 blocks across eight outings this playoffs while averaging 21:14 of ice time. He's projected to play alongside Shea Theodore in Game 3, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Heiskanen (knee) won't be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Sunday in Game 3, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Heiskanen will miss his 42nd straight game. He remains day-to-day despite not having a clear timeline for his return to the lineup. Heiskanen had five goals, 25 points, 108 shots on net and 85 blocked shots across 50 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

McNabb (upper body) won't play against Edmonton on Saturday in Game 3, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

McNabb accompanied the team to Edmonton but didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate. He will be day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 4 matchup. The 34-year-old blueliner has three assists, seven shots on goal, 20 blocked shots and 23 hits across eight appearances this postseason. Due to McNabb's absence, Kaedan Korczak will play against the Oilers on Saturday.

Fleury logged an assist and two hits in Friday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

Fleury has a helper in each of the first two games in the second round. He stayed in the lineup Friday even with the return of Josh Morrissey (upper body). Logan Stanley (undisclosed) is still out on a day-to-day basis, and it's unclear which of Fleury or Colin Miller will step out of the lineup when Stanley's ready to return. Fleury has two helpers, one shot on goal, nine hits, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over four playoff appearances.

Morrissey logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

Morrissey missed the opening game of the second round due to the upper-body injury he sustained in Game 7 versus the Blues. The 30-year-old looked fine Friday, logging 22:39 of ice time in his return after the brief absence. The defenseman has been a little quiet this postseason, earning four helpers, 12 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over eight appearances. Even with less offense, he's in no danger of losing his top-pairing spot.