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Registers helper in Game 4 Howden posted an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact The helper was Howden's first in four playoff outings. He's added two shots on net and 15 hits while filling a bottom-six role. Howden had 19 points, 76 shots on net, 85 hits and 51 blocked shots in 72 regular-season appearances. He can move up the lineup on occasion, but it's likely a better sign for Vegas if he sticks in the bottom six throughout the postseason.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist Howden logged an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Howden has a helper in each of the last two contests after going four games without a point. The 26-year-old continues to see bottom-six usage, though he logged 16:05 of ice time Tuesday, his most in a game since Feb. 17. The forward has 19 points, 75 shots on net, 85 hits, 51 blocked shots, 39 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 71 appearances on the year.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Sunday Howden logged an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact Howden snapped a four-game point drought with his primary assist on a William Karlsson tally in the second period. The 26-year-old Howden has been in a bottom-six role lately with the Golden Knights' forward group close to full health. The veteran forward has 18 points, 74 shots on net, 85 hits, 51 blocked shots, 39 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 70 appearances as a versatile option this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Howden scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Howden had the game's last goal, responding just 24 seconds after Quinn Hughes pulled the Canucks within two. The 26-year-old Howden was briefly injured in the third period, but he was able to finish the contest. The forward has three goals and an assist over his last eight games while seeing time in a bottom-six role. For the season, he's managed eight goals, 17 points, 73 shots on net, 77 hits, 50 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 65 appearances.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Howden scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact Howden has three points over his last five games despite seeing bottom-six minutes in that span. The 25-year-old forward has 16 points, 70 shots on net, 72 hits, 47 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 62 outings. His scoring upside is limited, but he can add a little sandpaper for fantasy managers in deep formats.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Howden notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Howden helped out on Keegan Kolesar's game-winning goal late in the third period. This was Howden's second straight game with a point after he came up empty in three contests following his return from an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old forward is at 15 points, 64 shots on net, 68 hits, 45 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 59 appearances. He'll likely play in a bottom-six role unless the Golden Knights sustain a number of injuries to forwards.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Buries goal in loss Howden scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Howden snapped a 14-game point drought with the second-period tally, which tied the contest at 2-2. The 25-year-old missed eight games during his drought due to an upper-body injury. He's filled a bottom-six role since his return, offering limited upside for getting his offense to a steady level. Overall, Howden has six goals, 14 points, 64 shots on net, 66 hits, 44 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 58 appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Tuesday Howden (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Seattle, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Howden, who has missed the past eight games, was a full participant in Monday's practice. He has picked up five goals, 13 points and 63 hits across 54 outings this campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Howden (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun.

Impact This move can be retroactive to Tuesday, which is when Howden last played. That makes him eligible to return ahead of Thursday's game against Boston. Howden has five goals, 13 points, 62 hits and 38 blocks in 54 contests this season. Sheldon Rempal will likely play regularly during his absence.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with upper-body injury Howden's slated to miss Thursday's game against Toronto due to an upper-body injury, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The team regards him as day-to-day beyond t...

Impact Howden has five goals and 13 points in 54 contests in 2023-24. With Howden unavailable Thursday, Sheldon Rempal is likely to draw into the lineup after being summoned from AHL Henderson on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist vs. former team Howden notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Howden picked up an assist on Keegan Kolesar's tally late in the second period before burying an empty-netter in the third, sealing the Vegas victory. The goal was Howden's first since Nov. 30 -- he came into Thursday's matchup with just one assist in his last 11 contests. Overall, the 25-year-old center has five goals and 13 points through 43 games this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in win Howden posted an assist and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Howden set up Nicolas Roy's second-period marker, which stood as the game-winner. Their line with Keegan Kolesar was effective Saturday, serving as an energy and checking line for the injury-riddled Golden Knights. The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Howden, who has still gone 16 contests and counting without a goal. The 25-year-old forward is at 11 points, 37 shots on net, 35 hits, 27 PIM, 24 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 38 appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists Howden logged a pair of assists and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Howden has three helpers over his last two games. He's seen time anywhere from the second through fourth lines, though it rarely amounts to much more than 14-15 minutes per game. The 25-year-old is at 10 points, 32 shots on net, 30 hits, 25 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 31 outings overall. He may continue to serve as the fourth-line center as long as Keegan Kolesar (undisclosed) is out.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Sunday Howden logged an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

Impact Howden set up Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying goal in the first period. It's been a fairly quiet stretch for Howden, who has three points over his last nine outings. The 25-year-old is a middle-six forward at best, but he's never one to be a leading scorer. He's managed eight points, 31 shots on net, 25 PIM, 28 hits and a minus-1 rating over 30 contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in goal Howden scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Howden tallied just 16 seconds into the third period to stretch Vegas' lead to 4-0. The 25-year-old snapped his six-game point drought after a move to the third line alongside Chandler Stephenson and Michael Amadio. If these line combinations stick, it could be good news for Howden, though his offense is likely to remain limited throughout the season. He's at four goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 23 PIM, 24 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 22 outings.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Thursday Howden scored a shorthanded goal and added two hits in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Howden's second-period marker got the Golden Knights on the board. He's scored twice over the last three games, though this goal was his first special-teams point of the season. The 25-year-old forward is up to five points, nine shots on net, 15 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 15 contests. While his production is middling, he could get a second-line look until Chandler Stephenson (upper body) returns.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Friday Howden scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Howden tallied midway through the third period, ending his nine-game point drought. He'd gotten on the scoresheet in his first three contests of the season. The 25-year-old has two goals, two helpers, seven shots on net, 13 hits, seven blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 13 outings. He's lined up as the fourth-line center recently with Chandler Stephenson (upper body) unavailable, though Howden had previously spent much of the season as a middle-six winger.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Howden scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Howden tallied his first goal of the year 49 seconds into the second period, deflecting a Mark Stone feed past Laurent Brossoit to put the Knights ahead 2-1. The 25-year-old Howden has now logged a point in each of his three games this season (a goal and two assists) while missing two contests due to suspension. While he's not likely to continue at a point-per-game pace, Howden could still offer some upside in a bottom-six role, particularly in leagues that value physicality. He logged six goals, 13 points and 107 hits in 54 games last season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in return Howden notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Howden returned from a two-game suspension and picked up his second helper of the season. The 25-year-old was on the third line Tuesday and logged 12:40 of ice time. He's at two assists, 15 PIM, two hits and one shot on goal through two appearances. Howden figures to play in a middle-six role for a majority of the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Howden has served his suspension and is eligible to play Tuesday versus the Stars.

Impact Howden was suspended for a hit he delivered in the season opener versus the Kraken. Jonas Rondbjerg has been playing on the fourth line with Howden suspended, but he may slip out of the lineup. Howden produced one assist in his only appearance of the year so far.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL suspends Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for 2 games for head shot

The NHL suspended Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for two games without pay for an “illegal check to the head” of Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended for two games Howden was suspended for two games Wednesday after delivering an illegal check to the head of Brandon Tanev (upper body) in Tuesday's game versus the Kraken.

Impact Howden will miss Thursday's game in San Jose and Saturday's home game versus Anaheim. The 25-year-old's absence will test the Golden Knights' depth early on, as William Carrier (upper body) also left the season opener injured. Vegas is expected to recall Jonas Rondbjerg from AHL Henderson, while Pavel Dorofeyev is also set to enter the lineup.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights' Brett Howden to have hearing with NHL Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday following his illegal ch...

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will have hearing Wednesday Howden will have a hearing Wednesday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for his high hit on Seattle's Brandon Tanev on Tuesday.

Impact Howden received a match penalty at 6:02 of the third period as a result of the hit. Tanev left the contest with an upper-body injury. If Howden is suspended, then Paul Cotter might serve in a top-six capacity Thursday versus San Jose.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tossed from Tuesday's game Howden was ejected from Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken after delivering a high hit to Brandon Tanev in the third period.

Impact Prior to receiving a match penalty, Howden set up Chandler Stephenson for the opening goal in the first period. Tanev did not return to the game, and given the match penalty, Howden could be in line for supplemental discipline. The 25-year-old forward played on the second line Tuesday, but he also filled in for some shifts on the fourth line after William Carrier (upper body) exited the contest. Howden has done alright as a depth scorer, picking up 34 points over 102 games with the Golden Knights, but he'd likely be better suited to a bottom-six role.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NHL suspends Golden Knights forward Brett Howden for 2 games for head shot