Eichel notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Eichel has gone five games without a goal but has three assists in that span. The 28-year-old center is up to 55 points through 44 outings this season.

Eichel will miss his first game of the campaign Sunday. Nicolas Roy (upper body), who was activated from injured reserve Sunday, will replace Eichel in the lineup. William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl will center the Golden Knights ' top two lines. Eichel's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Nashville.

Set to return

Steven Stamkos scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to break their four-game losing streak when they play the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago has a 14-28-3 record overall and a 9-13-0 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks are 3-7-2 in one-goal games.

Despite having one of the best records in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, with a 6-8-1 record against them. They'll look to improve upon that record when they take on the

The Golden Knights have been close in several of their recent losses. They believe not being able to slow down their opponent’s momentum has cost them.

THROUGH GAMES OF SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights host the St. Louis Blues after Tomas Hertl's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Golden Knights' 5-3 loss.

CHICAGO -- Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals for the Chicago Blackhawks, who ended a four-game skid with a 5-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at United Center on Saturday.

Vegas Junior Golden Knights girls teams (12U, 14U, 19U) combine for 41-2-1 record in PGHL regular season play, clinch top seed in playoffs.