Eichel (lower body) will return to the lineup Friday in St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel last played Dec. 13, missing seven games. The Vegas star has 12 goals and 41 points across 31 games this season, including 16 assists on the power play. He will center the top line, between Ivan Barbashev and Mitch Marner, as well as play on the top power-play unit.

Eichel (lower body) will join the Golden Knights on their three-game road trip, which begins Friday in St. Louis, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear yet if Eichel will play, but it's a positive sign that he'll travel. He missed his seventh consecutive game Wednesday versus the Predators. After Friday, the Golden Knights visit the Blackhawks on Sunday and the Jets on Tuesday.

Eichel (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Nashville, per SinBin Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 13 because of the injury. He has 12 goals and 41 points in 31 appearances in 2025-26. Eichel was regarded as a game-time call Wednesday, so perhaps he's getting close to returning. His next opportunity to play will come Friday in St. Louis.

Eichel (lower body) is going to be a game-time decision Wednesday against Nashville, according to SinBin Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel has sat out six straight contests but appears to be closing in on a return to game action, even if he's unable to give it a go Wednesday. The star center was rolling prior to getting hurt, earning four goals and 17 points over his last 12 games. Once he's back in the lineup, Mitch Marner will shift back to the wing, which will provide Vegas with more depth up the middle in the form of Eichel and Tomas Hertl.

Eichel (lower body) won't play against Minnesota on Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel will miss his sixth consecutive game, and it's unclear if he will return before Vegas begins a three-game road trip against St. Louis on Friday. He has accounted for 12 goals, 41 points and 117 shots on net in 31 appearances this season.

Eichel (lower body) is set to miss Saturday's game against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel also missed Vegas' previous four games. He has 12 goals and 41 points in 31 outings this year. Alexander Holtz is projected to serve on the second line Saturday, but he might lose his spot in the lineup once Eichel is ready to return.

Eichel (lower body) is still day-to-way and won't play against San Jose on Tuesday, Hannah Kirkell of Vegas Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel will miss his fourth straight game, but he has some additional time to recover before Vegas hosts Colorado on Saturday. He has compiled 12 goals, 41 points and 117 shots on net over 31 appearances this season.

Eichel (illness) is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't join the Knights for their two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Eichel could just be held out through the Christmas break in order to give him some extra time to get back to 100 percent, though he hasn't been officially ruled out for Tuesday's home clash with the Sharks. While the 29-year-old center has scored just once in his last five games, he has racked up eight helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. Tomas Hertl figures to hold down the first-line center role while Eichel is unavailable.

Eichel (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Devils, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel left Tuesday's practice early due to his illness, and he'll be unavailable for at least one game. He's considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday in Calgary. Reilly Smith and Alexander Holtz are candidates to enter the lineup in Eichel's absence.

Eichel (illness) left Tuesday's practice early, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel still could be ready for Wednesday's game against New Jersey. An update on his availability could come after Wednesday's morning skate or closer to game time. He has amassed 12 goals, 41 points and 117 shots on net across 31 appearances this season.