Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch’s return to the lineup against the Vancouver Canucks led to a bit of reshuffling in their lineup.
Coach Gerard Gallant slotted Tuch at right wing on the second line alongside Max Pacioretty and Erik Haula in the spot Tomas Hyka had occupied for the last several games.
Hyka slid down to right wing on the third line with Tomas Nosek and Cody Eakin. Ryan Carpenter, who had been on the third line, was a healthy scratch.
The first and fourth lines remained intact Wednesday night.
There was almost an immediate payoff for Tuch in his season debut as he worked a give-and-go with Haula in the first period, only to have the return pass deflected by Vancouver defenseman Erik Gudbranson just before Tuch had a chance for a shot in front of the net.