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Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner to miss game vs. Blues for birth of child

The Marner family is growing. Forward Mitch Marner will be unavailable for the Vegas Golden Knights on the road for their Thursday night game against the St.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:14 AM
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner to miss game vs. Blues for birth of child
Key Things to Know
  • Mitch Marner will miss Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues for the birth of his second child.
  • Alexander Holtz will enter the lineup to make his NHL season debut in Marner's place.
  • Marner has recorded two goals and 10 assists across 11 games for Vegas this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner will miss Thursday night's road game against the St. Louis Blues to attend the birth of his second child with his wife, Stephanie Marner. The team confirmed his absence prior to puck drop following reports of the upcoming birth. Marner currently has two goals and 10 assists across 11 games in his second season with Vegas.

Forward Alexander Holtz will take Marner's place in the lineup to make his NHL season debut. Holtz scored eight points in eight AHL games with the Henderson Silver Knights this season. The Golden Knights enter the matchup leading the Pacific Division with an 8-3-0 record.

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