Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks - NHL Game Preview - April 7, 2026 - CBS Sports

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	1	2	3	T
Vegas LV--	-	-	-
Vancouver VAN--	-	-	-

Rogers ArenaVancouver, BC

Golden Knights	2.97 GF AVG	2.89 GA AVG	23.50 Power Play
Canucks	2.84 GF AVG	3.57 GA AVG	.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Pietrangelo (D)	Hip	06-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
William Karlsson (C)	Lower Body	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Adin Hill (G)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Jeremy Lauzon (D)	Undisclosed	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Evander Kane (LW)	Forearm	12-04-2025Day-to-Day
Derek Forbort (D)	Undisclosed	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Conor Garland (RW)	Upper Body	12-04-2025Day-to-Day
Thatcher Demko (G)	Lower Body	12-07-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 8
Teddy Blueger (C)	Lower Body	12-07-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 8
Filip Chytil (C)	Upper Body	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16
Nils Hoglander (LW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

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