Game day: Golden Knights host Stars in revenge game

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, back right, gloves a shot by Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev, not visible, in the final minute of the third period Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Dallas. Photo by Julio Cortez / AP

The Vegas Golden Knights get another shot today at the Dallas Stars after losing to them Friday. The two teams face off in a rematch at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.

In one of the most exciting games of the year, the Golden Knights narrowly lost to the Stars, 4-3. A second-period lull cost Vegas a win, as it gave up two goals in a minute and a half.

The Golden Knights made a final push in the third period, pulling within a goal. Pavel Dorofeyev nearly tied the game but was robbed by Jake Oettinger's glove hand.

The Golden Knights quickly turned things around, winning 4-1 over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. It was their first win over the Panthers since they defeated them in Game 5 of the 2023 Finals to win the Stanley Cup.

There have been a few roster adjustments for Vegas ahead of the game. Raphael Lavoie has been called up from Henderson, and coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed he will play tonight.

Lavoie was acquired by Vegas from Edmonton in October in a bizarre exchange. The Golden Knights claimed Lavoie, placed him back on waivers and then reclaimed him.

Alexander Holtz was absent from today’s practice and will likely not play. Despite withdrawing from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to "an ailment," Alex Pietrangelo is still skating with the Golden Knights.

Players to watch

Golden Knights: Jack Eichel (center) 49 games played, 15 goals, 47 assists, 62 points; Shea Theodore (defense) 49 games played, 6 goals, 38 assists, 44 points; Tomas Hertl (center) 50 games played, 18 goals, 21 assists, 39 points. 

Dallas: Matt Duchene (center) 49 games played, 18 goals, 29 assists, 47 points; Jason Robertson (forward) 49 games played, 17 goals, 28 assists, 45 points; Wyatt Johnston (center) 49 games played, 11 goals, 28 assists, 39 points. 

Non-active players

Golden Knights: Cole Schwindt (lower body), William Karlsson (lower body). 

Dallas: Tyler Seguin (hip), Mason Marchment (face). 

How to watch

TV: Scripps Sports (Cox Communications, channel 34). KnightTime+ (streaming)

Betting line

Golden Knights -125 Dallas +105. Over/under 5.5 (-125/+105) 

Who is in goal

Golden Knights: Adin Hill - 31 games played, 19-9-3 record, 2.60 goals against average, .903 save percentage, 2 shutouts. 

Dallas: Jake Oettinger - 36 games played, 24-11-1 record, 2.28 goals against average, .913 save percentage, 1 shutouts.