Vegas Golden Knights Goalie Adin Hill Exits First Period Due to Injury

In a surprising turn of events, Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltender Adin Hill exited the game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to a leg injury. This incident occurred midway through the first period when the Knights held a 1-0 lead.

Details Surrounding Hill’s Injury

Following a save, Hill fell to the ice and remained down for several minutes. Team trainer Kyle Moore evaluated him on the ice. Teammates Zach Whitecloud and William Karlsson assisted Hill to the bench. As he made his way to the tunnel, Hill struggled to put weight on his left leg.

Previous Injury Concerns

This injury is not Hill’s first this season. He left a game in Calgary on October 14 after the opening period and subsequently missed a matchup against Boston. Hill had recently achieved his first win of the season, stopping 26 shots in a decisive 6-1 victory over Calgary.

Replacement and Future Considerations

• Adin Hill was replaced by Akira Schmid after his exit.
• Schmid boasts a 3-0 record, with a goals-against average of 3.00 and a save percentage of .879.

The Knights are set to begin a three-game road trip, commencing in Florida on Saturday. If Hill is unable to travel, the team plans to call up goalie Carl Lindbom from their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

Injury Status of Other Players

The Golden Knights are currently facing multiple injury challenges. Captain Mark Stone has been placed on injured reserve, and forward Brett Howden and defenseman Noah Hanifin are also unavailable. In response, Vegas signed Carter Hart to a professional tryout contract. Hart becomes the first player from the 2018 Canada world junior team, which faced legal issues, to secure an NHL contract.

However, Hart and four other players involved in the case cannot play until after December 1, as part of the league’s reinstatement process.