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Keegan Kolesar - Earns two points Kolesar scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Kolesar helped out on Zach Whitecloud's goal in the first period and then buried the go-ahead goal at 12:18 of the second. That tally held as Kolesar's first career game-winning goal. The 26-year-old winger has been relatively quiet on the scoresheet this season, earning three of his five points over the last five contests. He's added 25 shots on net, 27 PIM, 81 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 27 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Karlsson - Pair of points Wednesday Karlsson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Karlsson set up Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying goal in the second period and added an empty-netter himself in the third. With five points over his last six games, Karlsson continues to provide strong offense in a middle-six role. He's up to 12 tallies, 25 points (seven on the power play), 65 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 27 contests overall.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Eichel - Stays hot Wednesday Eichel scored a goal on six shots, added a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Eichel reached the 30-point mark on the season and extended his point streak to five games (four goals, six helpers). The center is also getting plenty of looks, with at least two shots on goal in all but one of his games this season. He's collected 12 goals, 18 assists, 10 power-play points, 116 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 27 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson - Allows three goals in win Thompson gave up three goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Thompson had won just two of his last nine outings entering Wednesday. He got off to a rough start with three goals allowed in the first period, but the Golden Knights' offense took over in the final 40 minutes. Vegas hadn't scored six goals since Nov. 16, though it has now scored four or more in four of the last five contests. Thompson owns a 7-3-3 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 14 appearances. With Adin Hill (lower body) not on the road trip, it's likely Thompson will get the start Saturday in Dallas.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marchessault, Eichel lift Golden Knights to 6-3 win over Bues

Jonathan Marchessault scored his 200th career goal and Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Logan Thompson - Starting in St. Louis Thompson will protect the road goal versus the Blues on Wednesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Thompson lost against the Blues on Monday, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 2-1 overtime defeat. He'll need more support from his offense -- the Golden Knights have scored just 25 times over their last 10 games, with Thompson going 1-1-3 in that span.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Marchessault - Collects power-play helper Marchessault logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Marchessault helped out on Jack Eichel's equalizer in the third period. After closing November on a four-game slump, Marchessault has three points, including two on the power play, in the first two games of December. The 32-year-old winger is up to 17 points (six on the power play), 81 shots on net, 24 hits, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 26 outings. While he's no longer on the top line, Marchessault can chip in enough scoring and grit to help in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Pietrangelo - Registers power-play assist Pietrangelo picked up an assist in Monday's 2-1 OT home loss against the Blues.

Impact Pietrangelo had the primary assist in Jack Eichel's power-play goal at 12:58 of the third period, tying the game to force overtime. He ended up with a minus-1 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and two hits in a team-high 23:40 of ice time across 24 shifts. Pietrangelo has notched three assists in the past three games. It was his first point in front of the home fans since posting a goal and three points Nov. 10 against the Sharks.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden McNabb - Tosses body around in OT loss McNabb was scoreless in Monday's 2-1 OT home loss against the Blues.

Impact McNabb ended up with a shot on goal, five blocked shots and two hits in 19:40 of ice time across 27 shifts. The veteran managed a goal and eight points in the first 17 games, but he has now been blanked in each of the past nine contests. His calling card is physicality, and blocked shots and hits are where he helps fantasy managers the most.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues host the Golden Knights after overtime win

The St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Jack Eichel - Scores in third straight game Eichel scored a power-play goal in Monday's 2-1 OT home loss against the Blues.

Impact Eichel still ended up with a minus-1 rating with a game-high seven shots on goal and a blocked shot in 20:57 of ice time across 21 shifts, while winning seven of his 19 faceoff attempts. He has scored in a season-high three consecutive games, while posting at least one point in four in a row. Eichel has three goals and eight points with a plus-3 rating with three power-play points during the hot streak. He'll look to extend both streaks Wednesday at St. Louis in the second end of the home-and-home set.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson - Receives little offensive help Thompson allowed just two goals on 27 shots in a 2-1 OT home loss Monday against the Blues.

Impact Thompson allowed an even-strength goal at 19:39 of the first period to Alexey Toropchenko, then he shut the door for the rest of regulation. However, Pavel Buchnevich lit the lamp just 38 seconds into the 3-on-3 overtime session to spoil the night for the home side. Despite the loss, Thompson has allowed just five goals on 55 shots in his past two starts and three appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adin Hill - Won't travel with team Hill (lower body) -- who was already ruled out against the Blues on Monday -- will not join the Knights for their upcoming two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun re...

Impact Hill has already missed one game and will now be out of action for the next three based on this latest news. With the 27-year-old British Columbia native unavailable, Logan Thompson should see the majority of the work, though a back-to-back Saturday and Sunday versus the Stars and Sharks, respectively, could open the door for Jiri Patera to make his season debut if Hill still isn't ready.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adin Hill - Unavailable Monday Hill (lower body) won't suit up Monday against the Blues, per Chris Gawlik of Vegas Hockey Now.

Impact Hill, who wasn't on the ice for the morning skate, will miss his second straight contest. As a result, Jiri Patera will serve as Logan Thompson's backup again in Monday's game. Hill has registered a 10-2-2 record this season with a 1.87 GAA and a .935 save percentage in 14 appearances. He remains day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Blues.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson - Set to face Blues Thompson will patrol the home crease Monday against St. Louis, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact Thompson is coming off a 22-save performance in Saturday's 4-1 win over Washington. He has supplied a 6-3-2 record this season with a 2.36 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 12 games played. The Blues rank 23rd in the league with 2.91 goals per contest this campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vegas plays St. Louis following Marchessault's 2-goal game

The Vegas Golden Knights host the St. Louis Blues after Jonathan Marchessault's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Golden Knights' 4-1 win

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press