Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Picks up assist Saturday
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Pietrangelo logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Pietrangelo helped out on William Karlsson's second-period tally in the contest. With three points over two games since he returned from an illness, Pietrangelo hasn't missed a beat. He's at six points, 11 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over eight playoff appearances. Despite being listed on the third pairing, the 35-year-old functions as a top-four defenseman for the Golden Knights.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Two points in return
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Pietrangelo scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.
Pietrangelo's third-period tally forced overtime, but the Golden Knights weren't able to complete the comeback. He missed the opening game of the second round due to an illness, but he's apparently fine now after logging 25:38 of ice time Thursday. The defenseman has five points, 11 shots on net, six hits, 17 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over seven playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Set to return Thursday
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Pietrangelo (illness) is good to draw back into the lineup against Edmonton for Game 2 on Thursday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Pietrangelo missed Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton because of the illness. He has a goal and three points across six playoff appearances this year. Kaedan Korczak is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Pietrangelo's return.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Considered game-time decision
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Pietrangelo (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Edmonton, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
The 35-year-old was on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, and head coach Bruce Cassidy said afterward that Pietrangelo has a chance to play in Game 2. However, the Golden Knights will monitor Pietrangelo in the hours leading up to puck drop before determining his status. Over his six appearances in the team's first-round series against the Wild, he logged a goal, two assists, 15 blocked shots, six hits and a plus-2 rating while averaging 22:30 of ice time.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Labeled day-to-day
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Pietrangelo (illness) is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 versus the Oilers on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo was sidelined for Game 1 against Edmonton due to an illness and remains in doubt ahead of Game 2. In his last seven outings, the 35-year-old blueliner has notched one goal, two assists and nine shots while averaging 22:28 of ice time. If Pietrangelo returns Thursday, Kaedan Korczak will likely return to his spot in the press box.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Unavailable for Game 1
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Pietrangelo (illness) won't play in Game 1 of the second round versus the Oilers on Tuesday.
Pietrangelo was a late scratch, but the illness label suggests his absence isn't all that concerning in the long run. Kaedan Korczak will draw in alongside Nicolas Hague for Game 1. Pietrangelo's next chance to play is Thursday in Game 2.
Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Stays warm with goal
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Pietrangelo scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 3.
Pietrangelo has gotten on the scoresheet in all three playoff outings so far, earning a goal, two assists, five shots on net, eight blocked shots and five hits. The 35-year-old has stepped up in a top-four role as a steady defensive presence while some of the Golden Knights' other blueliners have faltered under the playoff pressure. Pietrangelo likely can't keep up his recent scoring pace, but he's elevating his play at the right time of the season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Slings assist in win
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Pietrangelo logged an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 2.
Pietrangelo has a helper in each of the first two playoff games. He's also racked up seven blocks, three hits, three shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 35-year-old defenseman should continue to see plenty of ice time in a top-four role, but don't be surprised if the offense fades, as Pietrangelo's defense is his strongest attribute at this stage of his career.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Offers helper in Game 1 win
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Pietrangelo supplied an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Wild in Game 1.
Pietrangelo missed eight of the Golden Knights' last 12 games during the regular season due to injuries and illness. The 35-year-old blueliner looks to be fine now, and that will allow him to fill a top-four role in the playoffs as long as he can stay healthy. Pietrangelo put up 33 points in 71 regular-season contests, in addition to 123 shots on net, 139 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Back in action
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Pietrangelo (undisclosed) took the ice for warmups and is expected to play Wednesday versus the Canucks.
This will be Pietrangelo's return from a four-game absence. He will replace Zach Whitecloud in the lineup, with Whitecloud's absence likely being for rest.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Won't suit up in Calgary
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Pietrangelo (undisclosed) will not be available for Tuesday's road contest against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Pietrangelo has missed four consecutive games and seven of the last 10. He'll have one more opportunity to suit up in the regular season in the second half of a back-to-back against the Canucks on Wednesday. Kaedan Korczak will continue to operate in a third-pairing role until Pietrangelo is ready to return to the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Out with injury
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Pietrangelo (undisclosed) has an injury that could keep him out for the remainder of the regular season.
Pietrangelo's timeline to return is unclear, but coach Bruce Cassidy wasn't overly concerned. If the 35-year-old defender misses the final three games of the regular season, he could be ready for the beginning of the playoffs. He has produced four goals, 33 points, 123 shots on net and 137 blocked shots across 70 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not ready to return
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Pietrangelo (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt against Seattle, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
It will be Pietrangelo's second straight game on the shelf. He has four goals and 33 points over 70 appearances in 2024-25. Pietrangelo is getting closer to returning, according to Webster, so perhaps the 35-year-old defenseman will be available Saturday versus Nashville.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Under the weather
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Pietrangelo (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche.
Pietrangelo will miss at least one game while feeling ill. The 35-year-old's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Kraken. Nicolas Hague (illness) is also out, so Ben Hutton and Kaedan Korczak will both draw into the lineup Tuesday.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Puts up helper in win
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Pietrangelo notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
Pietrangelo earned a helper in his third game back from missing four contests due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old has slotted right back into a top-four role, though he hasn't been able to reclaim a power-play spot with both Shea Theodore and Noah Hanifin healthy. Pietrangelo is at 33 points through 70 outings in 2024-25, matching his total from 64 games in the 2023-24 regular season. This year, he's added 123 shots on net, 137 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Good to play
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Pietrangelo (lower body) is set to return Thursday versus Winnipeg.
Pietrangelo missed Vegas' previous four games. He has four goals and 32 points across 67 outings this campaign. Pietrangelo's return might push Kaedan Korczak out of the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Game-time call for Thursday
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Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against Winnipeg, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday.
If Pietrangelo is able to play, then it would be his first game since March 23. He has four goals and 32 points over 67 appearances in 2024-25. Kaedan Korczak might be a healthy scratch if Pietrangelo returns to the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Practices Monday
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Pietrangelo (lower body) practiced Monday but isn't expected to play against Edmonton on Tuesday, per NHL.com.
During Monday's session, Pietrangelo paired with Ben Hutton, a frequent healthy scratch this season. The 35-year-old Pietrangelo will likely miss his fourth straight game but appears close to returning. He has produced four goals, 32 points, 119 shots on net and 131 blocked shots through 67 games this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Will miss next two games
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Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to miss the final two games of Vegas' road trip, the Golden Knights announced Friday.
That rules Pietrangelo out for Friday's tilt in Chicago and Saturday's clash in Nashville. He's already missed Tuesday's 5-1 win over Minnesota. He has four goals, 32 points, 119 shots, 39 hits and 131 blocks in 67 outings in 2024-25. Kaedan Korczak is likely to remain in the lineup while Pietrangelo is unavailable.
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