Brett Howden - NHL News & Rumors

Lands on LTIR Howden (lower body) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Howden has already missed the requisite time, so he can return whenever he's healthy. Vegas has not provided an update on his status since he was placed on injured reserve Jan. 20. Once healthy, he'll contend for bottom-six minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights face 18 games in 35 days in a tight Pacific Division playoff race

The Vegas Golden Knights return from the Olympics break facing a packed schedule that can decide their playoff fate

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Golden Knights' Olympics break: Rest for some, grind for others

The Winter Olympics break could be a mixed blessing for the Vegas Golden Knights

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Howden (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Vegas recalled Jonas Rondbjerg from AHL Henderson in a corresponding move. Howden has missed the last five games and isn't expected to return until after February's Olympic break. He has accounted for nine goals, 15 points, 46 shots on net and 66 hits across 39 appearances this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back soon Howden (lower body) is not an option for Monday's home matchup against Philadelphia, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact In addition to not being available Monday, general manager Kelly McCrimmon relayed that Howden is not expected to play before the Olympic break, according to SinBin.vegas. It wouldn't be surprising to see Howden land on injured reserve in the near future as a result.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Howden (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Nashville, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact Howden has also missed the Golden Knights' previous three games due to the injury. He has nine goals and 15 points in 39 outings in 2025-26. Tanner Laczynski is expected to play Saturday, but he might be the one to draw out of the lineup if Howden is able to return Monday versus Philadelphia.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Howden caught in ugly fallout because of teammate Carter Hart The Golden Knights were forced to respond after fan outrage over 2018 World Junior case resurfaces…

JANUARY 14 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Not available versus Kings Howden (lower body) won't be in action against Los Angeles on Wednesday, per Sin Bin Vegas.

Impact Howden was rolling offensively prior to getting hurt, producing six points in his last nine contests, including four goals. Once given the all-clear, the Calgary native should be capable of producing between 30 and 40 points this year, assuming he doesn't spend too much longer on the shelf. While not officially ruled out, the Knights' back-to-back likely means that Howden will also be out against Toronto on Thursday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Managing lower-body injury Howden isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Sharks due to a lower-body injury, SinBin.vegas reports.

Impact Howden is considered day-to-day due to his injury, and he'll have a few days to rest before Wednesday's matchup against the Kings. Alexander Holtz will take his place in the lineup against San Jose. Howden has logged points in six of his last nine appearances, recording four goals, two assists, 12 hits, three blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 14:59 of ice time across that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Mic'd Up with Brett Howden | Vegas Golden Knights Mic'd up with Brett Howden during the Golden Knights' Fathers Trip against the Chicago Blackhawks, sponsored by Ghost Energy

JANUARY 10 • NHL.COM

Adds insurance tally Howden scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Howden has scored in consecutive contests, and he's earned two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The 27-year-old forward started the season slow, but he's picking up the pace in the middle stretch while filling a third-line role. He's up to nine goals, 15 points, 45 shots on net, 66 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 38 appearances so far.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

🎥 POSTGAME SOUND: Marner, Howden, Smith & Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights Mitch Marner, Brett Howden, Reilly Smith, and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy speak to the media following Thursday night's game against the Columb...

JANUARY 9 • NHL.COM

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Nets goal Tuesday Howden scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Impact Howden has three goals and two helpers over his last seven outings. With the Golden Knights healthier up front, he's slipped back into a bottom-six role. The 27-year-old forward is at eight goals, 14 points, 42 shots on net, 66 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 37 appearances this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl scores in OT as Golden Knights win 4-3, hand Jets their 10th straight loss

Tomas Hertl scored on the power play at 4:47 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Winnipeg 4-3, handing the Jets their 10th straight loss

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

🎥 SOUND: Howden, Whitecloud & Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights Brett Howden, Zach Whitecloud and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy speak to the media following Saturday’s practice at Fifth Third Arena.

JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

🎥 POSTGAME SOUND: Howden, Hutton & Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights Brett Howden, Ben Hutton and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy speak to the media following Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobil...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tallies in shootout loss Howden scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Howden has scored in consecutive games after a stretch of six contests without a point. The 27-year-old has chipped in a bit more offense in December, but he's still far away from consistent. For the season, he has seven goals, 11 points, 38 shots on net, 56 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Necas scores twice, MacKinnon gets shootout winner, Avs top Knights 6-5

Martin Necas scored two goals in regulation and another during the shootout and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Howden scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Howden ended a six-game slump when he opened the scoring just 1:46 into the contest. That set the tone for a five-goal first period for the Golden Knights in this blowout win. Howden is up to six goals, 10 points, 36 shots on net, 55 hits and a minus-1 rating over 31 appearances this season. While regression has hit him hard this year, the 27-year-old is in no danger of losing his place in the lineup while both Jack Eichel (lower body) and William Karlsson (lower body) are out, as Vegas has had to dig deep to maintain its center depth.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marner scores 2 as Golden Knights get 5 in 1st period and beat Sharks 7-2

Mitch Marner scored two goals, Reilly Smith had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights tied a franchise record with five goals in the first period and beat the San Jose...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

VGK@NYI: Sorokin with a great save against Brett Howden | New York Islanders Ilya Sorokin (NYI) makes a save against Brett Howden (VGK) at 14:37 of the Game

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Goal, assist in overtime win Howden scored a goal, dished an assist, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Howden scored just 36 seconds into the game. He also had a hand in Jack Eichel's overtime tally with the secondary helper. Howden has the best opportunity of his career right now as the second-line center between Mitch Marner and Mark Stone. The 27-year-old Howden has put up four points over his last six contests. Overall, he has five goals, nine points, 28 shots on net, 44 hits and a minus-2 rating over 24 appearances. While the results aren't there quite yet, he's a fine speculative option for fantasy managers as long as he has two talented wingers to work alongside.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eichel scores late in OT as Golden Knights beat Rangers 3-2

Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New York Rangers 3-2 for their fourth straight win

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

🎥 SOUND: Stone, Howden & Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone, Brett Howden and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy speak to the media following Saturday’s practice at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

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