The Vegas Golden Knights will be without their leading scorer, Jack Eichel, in their upcoming game against the Colorado Avalanche due to an upper-body injury. Eichel's absence is significant as he has struggled in recent games, failing to score or assist in his last four outings. The Golden Knights remain strong in the Pacific Division, holding a five-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings.

Meanwhile, the team has seen some positive developments with Tomas Hertl returning to practice after a lengthy injury absence. Backup goalie Ilya Samsonov is also nearing a return, having been out since March 23. With Eichel missing the chance to score his 100th goal for the franchise, players like Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Stone will need to step up their game to maintain their strong positioning as the regular season winds down.