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Injuries factor into Golden Knights’ losing streak

Related Topics: Gerard Gallant, Deryk Engelland

First it was David Perron. Then Will Carrier. Now Deryk Engelland.

The Golden Knights have been hit hard by the injury bug, forcing coach Gerard Gallant to shuffle the deck and try to find the right combinations.

Defenseman Engelland is day to day after blocking a shot with his right hand Thursday against Minnesota. Forwards Perron and Carrier have been on injured reserve for a week with upper-body injuries.

“You like to keep your lines intact as long as possible,” Gallant said Saturday. “Perron has been a big loss for us. Carrier has been very good, and he’s been missed.