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Rotowire suggests the Vegas Golden Knights are healthier than people think

Rotowire posted another study that paints a positive picture for the Vegas Golden Knights. Here's what the study says about the Golden Knights and injuries.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:00 PM
Rotowire suggests the Vegas Golden Knights are healthier than people think
Key Things to Know
  • A Rotowire study ranks the Vegas Golden Knights 13th in the NHL for injury impact with a 1.90 score.
  • The Golden Knights ranked 19th in salary cap impact caused by injuries at $11.9 million.
  • Vegas had four players sidelined, fewer than the Toronto Maple Leafs' league-leading total of nine.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A study by Rotowire suggests that the Vegas Golden Knights are healthier than widely perceived, ranking 13th in the NHL for injury impact with a score of 1.90. Despite dealing with sidelined players such as Parker Wotherspoon and Victor Olofsson, writer Jacob Walters highlights that the team is outside the top 10 most injury-ravaged franchises across the league.

The report indicates Vegas ranks 19th in salary cap impact at $11.9 million, partly mitigated by Alex Pietrangelo's long-term injured reserve status. Walters notes the Golden Knights have only four players out compared to league highs, with Olofsson already skating in a no-contact jersey, while captain Mark Stone has not missed a game this season.

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