Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel was held out of the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury and joining him on the sidelines were Alex Pietrangelo and Nicolas Hague, both battling an illness. 

Prior to the puck drop, the Golden Knights announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Eichel would be out with an upper-body injury, and is considered day-to-day.

The 28-year-old had missed just one game before last night. In 76 games, Eichel has scored 27 goals and 93 points, setting a new career-high and the Golden Knights franchise record for points. If Eichel misses no further games, he'll need seven points in four games to record his first 100-point season. 

Pietrangelo recently returned from a lower-body injury after missing four games. He returned to play in three consecutive games before suffering an illness. 

The 2024-25 campaign has been a peculiar one for the 35-year-old. It started strongly, recording great offensive numbers and setting himself on pace to set career highs. The offence faltered, and his consistency has too. He's become prone to major turnovers and defensive blunders but remains a solid overall player. 

Hague dealt an injury earlier in the season, forcing him to miss 22 games. In the 66 games he's played, he's recorded five goals and 11 points, throwing 77 hits and blocking 73 shots. The 26-year-old is a pending RFA, averaging the fewest minutes among the Golden Knights' top six defenders. 

The Golden Knights are back in action on Thursday when they host the Seattle Kraken and will be hoping to add all three players back into their lineup. 

Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News to never miss a story.

Golden Knights Forward Tomas Hertl Nominated By Vegas PHWA Chapter For 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial TrophyLAS VEGAS -- The Vegas Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nomi

The Chicago Blackhawks had three first-round picks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and used them all to add even more great pieces to an already deep prospect pool.

Chicago drafted Artyom Levshunov at No. 2, Sacha Boisvert at No. 18, and Marek Vanacker at No. 27. Those weren't the only players the Blackhawks were looking to draft in the first round last year though. There were rumors that Ivan Demidov was a key target, but the team wasn't able to swing a deal.

According to Pierre LeBrun, the Blackhawks tried to draft Demidov at No. 4, but they couldn't acquire the pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks reportedly offered Columbus their unprotected 2026 first-round pick (that will likely be a lottery pick again) for the Blue Jackets' fourth overall pick in 2024.

This would've seen the Blackhawks grab two elite prospects and two other good ones in the first round, speeding up the rebuild just a little and setting them up very nicely for the future.

The Blue Jackets ended up taking their chances and instead of drafting Demidov themselves, selected Cayden Lindstrom. This allowed Demidov to fall to the Montreal Canadiens at fifth overall, and thus see him excel in the KHL this season and make his way over to the NHL and the Canadiens as they are slated to clinch the playoffs for the first time since the COVID season (2020-21).

We can't yet tell how this will play out long term for the Blackhawks as there should be some future stars at the top of the 2026 draft, but Demidov has proven himself outside of the NHL already and is going to be very good. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks just couldn't swing a deal.

Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game day coverage, player features, and more.

On Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from post-season contention. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since 2011, which was the same season the Vancouver Canucks went to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Fourteen years later, only one player from that roster remains active in the NHL, with that being Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers.

Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site:

Dakota Joshua Named Canucks Nominee For The 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Looking At Head-To-Head Matchups Between Canucks’ Quinn Hughes And Avalanche’s Cale Makar

"You Gotta Play Till The End": Canucks Rick Tocchet Expects Strong Performances From His Team For The Remainder Of The 2024-25 Season

The 2010-11 season was Myers' second in the NHL. A year after winning the Calder Trophy, Myers recorded 37 points in 80 games, helping the Sabres to a third-place finish in the Northeast division. Buffalo would eventually be eliminated in seven games by the Philadelphia Flyers, with Myers also being the last player to record a multi-point effort for the Sabres in the playoffs.

Buffalo's lineup from April 26, 2011, also features other players who have suited up for Vancouver. The list includes Ryan Miller, Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek, Mark Mancari, and Marc-André Gragnani. Of note, Jhonas Enroth, who played in that game, is still active but is currently playing the SHL with Örebro HK.

Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.

Just days after the Pittsburgh Penguins mourned the loss of former netminder and sports reporter Greg Millen, news broke on Wednesday morning that former Stanley Cup-winning General Manager Ray Shero had passed away at 62. 

Shero joined the Penguins in 2006 and helped guide them to the Stanley Cup Final in 2008 and 2009, earning his only championship in 2009. His father, Fred Shero, was a two-time winner with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975. 

The Penguins organization joins the family, friends and colleagues of former Penguins General Manager Ray Shero as we mourn his passing. pic.twitter.com/2TaU2AtBBj

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 9, 2025

Before coming to Pittsburgh, Shero worked for the Ottawa Senators (1993-1998)and Nashville Predators (1998-2006). He was relieved of his duties in the spring of 2014 after the Penguins' second-round playoff loss; however, he wasn't unemployed for long as the New Jersey Devils hired him on May 4, 2015. 

Shero was the Devils' general manager for five years before Lou Lamoriello replaced him on Jan. 12, 2020. Most recently, Shero was an advisor with the Minnesota Wild. 

Initially drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 11th round (216th overall), Shero played at St. Lawerence University from 1980 to 1985, serving as captain in his final season, but never played in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical NotesThe Pittsburgh Penguins are winding down their 2024-25 season and will miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season, a first in Sidney Crosby's 20-year career. However, there is plenty to play for in the final weeks.