Zach Whitecloud D VGK Tue 3/26/24 1:09 AM
Zach Whitecloud
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Whitecloud notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has a helper in each of the last two games since he returned from a three-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old's recent offense shouldn't be seen as a sign of things to come, as he remains in a third-pairing role. He's at 10 points, 43 shots on net, 106 hits, 90 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 52 appearances on the year.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Sun 3/24/24 2:38 AM
Zach Whitecloud
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Whitecloud produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud set up Jack Eichel's go-ahead tally in the second period. This was Whitecloud's return to the lineup after a three-game stint as a healthy scratch following a stretch in which he was limited to three assists over 15 games. The 27-year-old previously appeared to be a lock for the lineup, but the Golden Knights' beefed-up defense has created competition for third-pairing jobs. Whitecloud is at nine points, 105 hits, 90 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 51 contests overall, so his status in the lineup is of little concern for fantasy purposes.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Tue 3/12/24 9:49 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud will play on the third pairing after leaving Saturday's game versus the Red Wings late in the third period. The 27-year-old defenseman won't have to miss any additional time, though his limited role makes him a poor option for fantasy managers.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Sun 3/10/24 3:00 AM
Zach Whitecloud
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Whitecloud (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's contest versus the Red Wings, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud was injured in the third period. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Ben Hutton would likely draw into the lineup. Whitecloud has eight points over 48 appearances in a third-pairing role this season.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Fri 3/1/24 1:56 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud registered an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud snapped a four-game slump with the helper. He remains in a limited role on the third pairing, though the Golden Knights are not known for changing up their blue-line group when at full health. Still, Whitecloud will need to do his job effectively to avoid losing his spot to Daniil Miromanov. Whitecloud has eight points, 34 shots on net, 97 hits, 79 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 44 appearances.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Mon 2/19/24 11:41 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud posted an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has two helpers over his last three games following a 21-game slump. The 27-year-old could be in risk of losing his near-everyday spot in the lineup once Shea Theodore (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve and scratched Monday, makes his return. Whitecloud has just seven points, 33 shots on net, 79 hits, 68 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 39 appearances this season.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Tue 2/13/24 2:19 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud was back in the lineup after being scratched Thursday versus the Coyotes and overcoming an illness over the weekend. With Kaedan Korczak back at AHL Henderson, there's room for both Whitecloud and Daniil Miromanov in the Golden Knights' lineup. Whitecloud's assist Monday snapped a 21-game point drought, giving him six points, 71 hits, 60 blocked shots, 32 shots on net and 22 PIM through 37 outings this season. Ben Hutton (upper body) was activated prior to Monday's game, but he'll likely be the seventh defenseman going forward.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Mon 2/12/24 9:41 PM
Zach Whitecloud
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Whitecloud (illness) is playing Monday against the Wild, per the NHL's media site.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud will return to the lineup after missing Thursday's matchup with Arizona. The 27-year-old has been held to five points in 36 games this season and is currently stuck in a 21-game scoring drought.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Sat 2/10/24 2:04 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud missed practice Saturday with an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has a pair of goals, three assists, 79 hits and 58 blocked shots this season. He was a healthy scratch in Arizona on Thursday and should be considered questionable for Monday's tilt versus Minnesota.
Zach Whitecloud D VGK Fri 2/9/24 12:50 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D VGK
Whitecloud was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has five points over 36 appearances this season, though he's come up empty in his last 21 games. The Golden Knights also wanted to get Daniil Miromanov into the lineup following his return from long-term injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. It appears Whitecloud will have to step up his play to maintain his spot on the third pairing going forward.