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Five Vegas Golden Knights players sit out against the Los Angeles Kings after competing in the Olympic gold-medal game. Center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin are already ruled out from Team USA. Canadian forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner, along with defenseman Shea Theodore, also miss the matchup. Coach Bruce Cassidy acknowledges the challenge but emphasizes the opportunity for others in the lineup. The U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in Milan on Sunday. Eichel, Stone, and Marner are Vegas' top three point producers, while Theodore and Hanifin lead in defensemen ice time and points. Eichel and Hanifin are set to join the team in Washington for Friday's game against the Capitals. Cassidy is optimistic Stone, Marner, and Theodore will also travel to the East Coast. Vegas activates forwards Brandon Saad and Colton Sissons, and defenseman Brayden McNabb from injured reserve. The Golden Knights hold a four-point lead in the Pacific Division.
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