Tomas Hertl is set to return to the Vegas Golden Knights lineup after a two-week recovery from an upper-body injury sustained against the Tampa Bay Lightning. At the time of his injury, Hertl led the team with 31 goals, but Pavel Dorofeyev has since taken the lead with 33. Hertl's absence was notably felt on the power play, where he established a franchise record with 14 goals. The Knights have struggled in recent games, going scoreless on their last 10 power plays. Coach Bruce Cassidy emphasized the importance of Hertl's presence, hoping to reestablish the chemistry between him, Dorofeyev, and Brandon Saad. Meanwhile, Jack Eichel and Alex Pietrangelo remain sidelined, with Nicolas Hague returning from an illness.