Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault out with lower-body injury
Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) shoots a penalty shot for a score against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) during the third period of their NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco
Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault missed Thursday’s game against Philadelphia at T-Mobile Arena and is day to day with a lower-body injury, according to a team spokesperson.
Marchessault scored two goals in Tuesday’s 5-2 victory over Anaheim but missed Wednesday’s practice. He briefly was on the ice at Thursday’s morning skate before departing.
Marchessault is fifth on the team in scoring with 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 43 games. He appeared in 126 straight games before he was scratched Thursday.
Contact David Schoen at dschoen@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5203. Follow @DavidSchoenLVRJ on Twitter.
