David Schoen

The Golden Knights lost their fourth consecutive game Sunday, falling 2-0 to the New York Islanders at T-Mobile Arena.

Center Nolan Patrick was scratched from the Golden Knights game against the New York Islanders on Sunday with an upper-body injury, the team announced.

It’s a combination of health, personal preference and seniority to determine who is on the ice for an optional morning skate, the Golden Knights explain.

The Golden Knights trail the first-place Edmonton Oilers by eight points in the Pacific Division and are six points behind the undefeated San Jose Sharks.

The injuries keep piling up for the Golden Knights, who host the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Defenseman Daniil Miromanov had a breakout showing for the Golden Knights during the preseason and was called up from the Silver Knights because of injuries.

The Golden Knights recalled defenseman Daniil Miromanov from the American Hockey League on Thursday.

Forwards William Carrier, Brett Howden and Nicolas Roy will make their season debuts when the Golden Knights host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

Defenseman Shea Theodore will be counted on to pick up the slack offensively while the Golden Knights are without their two leading scorers, Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone.

The Golden Knights recalled forwards Peyton Krebs and Jake Leschyshyn from the American Hockey League on Tuesday.

The Sabres reportedly are asking for forward Peyton Krebs in any potential trade for Jack Eichel, and that’s a deal breaker for the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights forwards Jake Leschyshyn and Jonas Rondbjerg made their NHL debuts Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center.

Chandler Stephenson’s go-ahead goal in the season-opening win was an example of the Golden Knights’ commitment to squeezing teams in the neutral zone.