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William Carrier - Game-time decision Thursday Coach Bruce Cassidy said Carrier (lower body) would be a game-time decision Thursday.

Impact Carrier last played March 3, when he was hurt versus the Devils. Carrier missed the last 24 games, but he was in a regular jersey at practice Thursday. Carrier ended the season with 16 goals and 25 points in 56 games.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurent Brossoit - Looking to close out Jets Brossoit will guard the home goal in Thursday's Game 5 versus the Jets, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brossoit will be going for his fourth straight win, which would see him and the Golden Knights knock out the Jets. He's gone 3-1 with a 2.75 GAA and a .902 save percentage through four playoff contests.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Theodore - Scratched late Thursday Theodore (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Thursday's Game 5 versus the Jets.

Impact Theodore got through warmups with no obvious issues, so it's unclear why he's sitting out. Brayden Pachal will enter the lineup in his place.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden McNabb - Missing Game 5 McNabb (upper body) won't play in Game 5 versus the Jets on Thursday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact McNabb took a shot to his upper body in Game 4, though he was able to finish the contest with 20:24 of ice time. The 32-year-old will have to miss one game, with Ben Hutton drawing in to replace him in a bottom-four role.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Carrier - Will return Thursday Carrier (lower body) is good to play in Game 5 against Winnipeg on Thursday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrier was last in the lineup March 3 because of the injury. He had 16 goals and 25 points in 56 regular-season outings. With Carrier available, Phil Kessel is expected to be a healthy scratch.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phil Kessel - Not in lineup Thursday Kessel will be a healthy scratch Thursday versus Winnipeg, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact Kessel played in all 82 of Vegas' regular-season contests and each of the first four playoff games in this series, but he'll draw out of the lineup to make room for William Carrier's (lower body) return. Kessel has contributed two assists in the postseason. He also had 14 goals and 36 points during the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Theodore - Out with illness Theodore was scratched from Game 5 versus the Jets due to an illness, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Theodore tried to give it a go in warmups, but ultimately wasn't able to play. Should the Jets win Thursday, Theodore should be considered day-to-day for Game 6 on Saturday. If Vegas wins, he'll likely get the extra rest he needs to be ready for the second round.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurent Brossoit - No trouble with Jets Brossoit saved 30 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact After dropping Game 1 of the first round, Brossoit's since rattled off four straight wins. Game 5 was arguably his best performance, as he was able to fend off the Jets' late push to easily earn the series-clinching win. The 30-year-old's strong play has cemented him as the Golden Knights' top goalie entering the second round.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Karlsson - Lights lamp again Thursday Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Karlsson scored four goals and added an assist over five games in the Golden Knights' 4-1 series win over the Jets. The 30-year-old center typically is more of a playmaker, but he's showing off his finishing skill in the postseason. He's added 11 shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in the playoffs.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Stephenson - Scores twice in win Stephenson scored a pair of goals and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Stephenson tallied 50 seconds into the game and added a power-play marker in the second period for the Golden Knights' last goal. The 29-year-old has had excellent chemistry with Mark Stone in what's listed as a third-line role -- though that duo has routinely seen ice time similar to top-six forwards. Stephenson concluded the first round with four goals and four assists over five contests.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Stone - Racks up three points in win Stone scored a goal, added two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Stone's goal was the game-winner, and he also set up both of Chandler Stephenson's tallies. With three goals and five assists over five first-round contests, Stone looks to be in peak form despite missing the last three months of the regular season. He'll look to continue being an impactful scorer in the second round.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Pietrangelo - Contributes assist in Game 5 win Pietrangelo logged an assist, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Pietrangelo set up Mark Stone's goal early in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. With five helpers over five playoff contests, Pietrangelo has sustained his hot finish to the regular season. The defenseman has added nine shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-2 rating in the postseason in a top-pairing role.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Eichel - Picks up power-play assist Eichel logged a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Eichel helped out on the second of Chandler Stephenson's goals in the game. With three goals and two helpers over five playoff contests, Eichel was a solid contributor in the Golden Knights' first-round series win. He added 17 shots on net, 10 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. So far, Vegas has opted to keep Eichel and Mark Stone separated, spreading the scoring talent throughout the lineup.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Howden - Offers helper Thursday Howden logged an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Howden helped out on Chandler Stephenson's goal in the opening minute of the game. With two goals and two assists over five playoff contests, Howden has been surprisingly productive in a middle-six role. The 25-year-old forward has added six shots on net, 23 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-8 rating. If he can remain with Stephenson and Mark Stone going forward, Howden could be a solid DFS option for as long as the Golden Knights are in the playoffs.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reilly Smith - Registers helper in win Smith logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Smith had an assist in three of the five games in this first-round series. He helped out on a William Karlsson tally in the second period Thursday. Smith also produced 15 shots on net, 10 hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. The 32-year-old looks like a lock to remain in a top-six role as the Golden Knights prepare for the second round following their 4-1 series win over the Jets.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Amadio - Generates assist Thursday Amadio provided an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Amadio set up William Karlsson's second-period tally. With a goal and three assists over five playoff contests, Amadio played a productive role in the first round. The forward added four shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. He should remain in contention for middle-six minutes heading into the second round.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Vegas' Mark Stone and Jack Eichel are exploiting the Jets' big hits Stone has absorbed the second-most hits of any forward on the Vegas roster with 14. Eichel has received 13 hits vs. the Jets.

APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vegas Golden Knights Cash In on Balance Against the Jets People have slept on the Vegas Golden Knights too much this season, writes Adam Proteau.

APRIL 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vegas hosts Winnipeg with 3-1 series lead

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series

APRIL 26, 2023 • Associated Press

William Carrier - Skates in regular jersey Carrier (lower body) is skating in a regular jersey during Wednesday's practice, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrier hasn't played since suffering a lower-body injury March 3 versus New Jersey, but it appears he may finally be approaching a return. The 28-year-old winger picked up 16 goals and 25 points through 56 games during the regular season. Another update on his status should surface if and when he's cleared to play.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How the Winnipeg Jets can still win series against Vegas Golden Knights Here's how the Winnipeg Jets can still win series against Golden Knights ... a lot would have to happen but there's always a chance.

APRIL 25, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

VGK Today April 25, 2023 | Vegas takes a 3 1 series lead

APRIL 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jets vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for NHL Playoffs Game 5 (Vegas Shuts Winnipeg Down in Sin City) The 2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Thursday, April 27, including Game 5 of the Western Conference's Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Go...

APRIL 25, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jacob Billington - Injury-Plagued Jets Struggle to Keep Pace With Knights, Down 3-1 in Series NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

APRIL 25, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

SNAPSHOTS: Jets have had second-best goaltender in the series with Golden Knights so far Jets Vezina Trophy winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck is being outplayed by his former understudy Laurent Brossoit of the Golden Knights.

APRIL 25, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

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