The helper was Whitecloud's first in seven games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old has resumed his usual role on the third pairing, a spot that hasn't yielded much ...

He could miss time with the injury. “Zach pulled his groin pretty significantly about three days ago,” Self said. “So he’s going to be out, and he may be out a while. We don’t know yet.

Minnesota arrived hurting but determined, but eventually NHL-leading Vegas pulled away even without Jack Eichel.

Zach LaVine popped up on the injury report as probable on Sunday ahead of Bulls-Trail Blazers with a knee injury.