Golden Knights vs. Wild NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
Golden Knights vs. Wild NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
The injury report for the Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10) heading into Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round with the Minnesota Wild (45-30-7) currently includes zero players. The playoff matchup starts at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 22 from T-Mobile Arena.
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Golden Knights vs. Wild game info
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Time: 11 p.m. ET
11 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!)
ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!) Location: Paradise, Nevada
Paradise, Nevada Venue: T-Mobile Arena
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 12:37 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Golden Knights (-250)
Golden Knights (-250) Underdog: Wild (+200)
Wild (+200) Total: 5.5
Golden Knights injury report April 22
No injuries listed.
Wild injury report April 22
Troy Grosenick | G (Out For Season)
Injury: Knee
Knee Games played: 0
0 Stats: 0 saves, 0-0-0 record
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