Golden Knights lose 2 more players for game against Kings

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Knights were without at least two additional regulars Tuesday night when they returned from the holiday break and faced the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Captain Mark Stone and goaltender Robin Lehner did not play because of injuries, and both are listed as day to day, according to assistant coach Steve Spott. Stone was placed on injured reserve, according to the NHL media website.

Also, winger Max Pacioretty and defenseman Nic Hague skated on their own before the morning skate and were in the lineup after being listed as game-time decisions.

Stone missed the Knights’ victory Dec. 19 at the New York Islanders and returned to score two goals in a loss to Tampa Bay on Dec. 21 before he departed in the second period and did not return.

Lehner also was injured against the Islanders and hasn’t practiced since. Logan Thompson served as the backup to starter Laurent Brossoit.

The Knights already were without defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, forwards Evgenii Dadonov and Brett Howden, and coach Pete DeBoer because of COVID-19 protocol.

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