Oilers Vs Golden Knights Projected Lineups Released as Ekholm Remains Game-Time Decision
Sunday at 9: 30 p. m. ET, the projected lineups for the oilers vs golden knights matchup were released and list full forward and defensive combinations for both clubs. What remains unresolved is whether defenseman Mattias Ekholm and centre Adam Henrique will play; their statuses are game-time decisions that will be settled before puck drop.
Confirmed Lineups for Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights
The Edmonton Oilers’ projected forward groups list Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman on one line; Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl and Jack Roslovic on another; Matt Savoie, Jason Dickinson and Kasperi Kapanen on the third; and Colton Dach, Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic on a fourth. Defensive and roster notes confirm scratches Josh Samanski and Spencer Stastney and injured players Mattias Janmark (shoulder) and Curtis Lazar (undisclosed).
Oilers Vs Golden Knights: Ekholm and Henrique Listed as Game‑Time Decisions
Still, Mattias Ekholm did not participate in the Oilers’ morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision, unconfirmed as of 9: 30 p. m. ET. Spencer Stastney skated in Ekholm’s place alongside Evan Bouchard on the top pairing in that session, and the published contingency notes state that if Ekholm is unavailable Stastney would replace him on defense.
Yet, Adam Henrique is also a game-time decision after leaving the team’s previous game blocking a shot; Joshua Samanski was recalled from Bakersfield under emergency conditions and would play if Henrique cannot. Ekholm’s regular-season totals in the published notes list 33 points (six goals, 27 assists) in 63 games, while Henrique is shown with two goals and 10 points for the season.
Golden Knights Women’s History Month Celebration Details at T-Mobile Arena
The Vegas Golden Knights will spotlight Women’s History Month at the game at T-Mobile Arena, with several in-arena activations confirmed for fans arriving early on Toshiba Plaza, including complimentary hair tinsel and face gems and signage stations near Sections 11 and 12. The team will offer Women’s History Month–themed items such as canvas tote bags and specialty pucks at The Arsenal at City National Arena and The Armory at T-Mobile Arena.
That said, pregame and in-game programming is confirmed: Miss Nevada Abigail Bachman will ring the ceremonial pregame siren, the Golden Belles and Vegas Vivas will perform during play, and Knight Club will feature a female DJ during the second intermission. The event schedule includes a 5-Prize Frenzy featuring prizes created by female artists, a Women’s Business Award presentation, an on-ice Mites at Knight all-girls showcase during the first intermission, and opportunities for VGK youth hockey players to shadow women across the organization’s business departments.
Closing: The confirmed next event that will resolve the remaining lineup questions is the puck drop Sunday at 9: 30 p. m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. If Mattias Ekholm is confirmed unavailable at game time, Spencer Stastney is expected to replace him on defense.
