The Vegas Golden Knights head into their home game Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils leading the Pacific Division by two points over the Edmonton Oilers, thanks in large part to a veteran defense that has allowed the seventh-fewest goals in the league.

Defenceman Roman Josi has been listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Andrew Brunette told reporters on Wednesday after practice. Brunette did not seem sure as to the severity of the injury, clarifying that the captain is still being evaluated.

The loss came with extra pain for the Predators as captain Roman Josi left after the second period with an upper body injury. Josi was hit by Bennett into the glass late in the second period and ...