Chandler Stephenson
C VGK
Sun 4/28/24 3:01 AM

Stephenson recorded an assist, two hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson moved to center on the second line Saturday after previously playing on the wing. The move didn't pay off for Vegas, but Stephenson was able to chip in the lone helper on Brayden McNabb's second-period tally. That assist was Stephenson's first point in three playoff games to go with four shots on net, seven hits, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. He should continue to fill a middle-six role.

Chandler Stephenson
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Sat 4/20/24 2:04 PM

Stephenson (undisclosed) will return to practice Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson missed Vegas' final two games of the regular season, but it appears he'll be good to go prior to Monday's playoff opener against the Stars. The 29-year-old Stephenson had 16 goals and 51 points in 75 games with the Knights this year.

Chandler Stephenson
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Wed 4/17/24 4:38 PM

Stephenson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Anaheim on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson will be out of the lineup for the second straight match and the third time in the Knights' last five outings. While the 29-year-old center failed to reach the 60-point threshold during the regular season, he did still put up 16 goals and 35 helpers, including 13 power-play points.

Chandler Stephenson
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Tue 4/16/24 2:54 PM

Stephenson won't be in the lineup versus Chicago on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson is considered day-to-day, so he could still be an option for the season finale against Anaheim on Thursday or, more importantly, Game 1 of the playoffs. In his previous 11 contests, the 29-year-old center managed just two goals while chipping in eight helpers, including four power-play points. Without Stephenson in the lineup, Paul Cotter looks set to take on a second-line role.

Chandler Stephenson
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Sat 4/13/24 1:29 AM

Stephenson distributed four assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson missed Wednesday's game to attend the birth of his child, and he had a fantastic performance in his return to action. Two of Stephenson's four assists came on the power play. The 29-year-old is up to 16 goals, 35 helpers, 13 power-play points, 97 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 74 contests overall. Stephenson and Tomas Hertl figure to be relatively interchangeable between left wing and center on the second line going forward.

Chandler Stephenson
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Fri 4/12/24 2:13 PM

Stephenson (personal) rejoined the team ahead of Friday's matchup with Minnesota, Sin Bin Vegas reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson returns to the lineup after missing one game following the birth of his child. The 29-year-old natural center has just one goal and four shots over his last eight outings, though he has chipped in four helpers over that stretch. Stephenson figures to slot into a second-line role, moving over to the wing to make way for Tomas Hertl.

Chandler Stephenson
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Wed 4/10/24 2:01 PM

Stephenson (personal) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Edmonton, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson has 16 goals and 47 points in 73 appearances in 2023-24. Brendan Brisson, who was recalled from AHL Henderson on Tuesday, is likely to draw into the lineup due to Stephenson's absence.

Chandler Stephenson
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Tue 4/9/24 7:06 PM

Stephenson (personal) has returned to Vegas and is questionable to play Wednesday in Edmonton, per SinBin.vegas.
EDGE Analysis
If Stephenson is unable to make a return trip to rejoin the Golden Knights, Brendan Brisson, who was recalled Tuesday, is likely to enter the lineup. Stephenson has six points over his last nine outings.

Chandler Stephenson
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Sat 4/6/24 2:31 AM

Stephenson scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson's tally put the Golden Knights up 4-1 late in the second period, but it was all downhill from there. The 29-year-old forward has two goals and four assists over his last eight contests while seeing steady middle-six minutes. Stephenson is up to 47 points, 97 shots on net, 43 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 72 appearances this season.

Chandler Stephenson
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Sun 3/31/24 2:20 PM

Stephenson notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson has gone five games without a goal, but he has four assists in that span. The center racked up 10 points over 14 outings in March as he gets back to a more effective level of offense late in the season. He's up to 46 points, 95 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-9 rating through 70 contests overall.