Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Remains sidelined
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Pietrangelo (illness) has yet to resume skating and isn't expected to play in Vegas' next two games, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Pietrangelo continues to battle an illness that will seemingly hold him out of the Golden Knights' next two contests at a minimum. The 34-year-old defender has picked up 33 points and 160 blocked shots through 64 contests this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not traveling with team
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Pietrangelo (illness) is not joining Vegas on its two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo has missed seven of the last nine games and, barring a change, he'll miss the next two as well. Vegas will be back home to face the Wild on Friday after the two-game road trip. Pietrangelo has 33 points in 64 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not playing Friday
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Pietrangelo (illness) will not be available Friday against Arizona.
Pietrangelo recently missed six games with an illness and will now be forced out of the lineup again after suiting up for two straight games. The veteran blueliner has four goals and 33 points through 64 games this season. Zach Whitecloud will take Pietrangelo's spot in the lineup versus the Coyotes.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Hands out power-play helper
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Pietrangelo posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
This was Pietrangelo's first point in his second game back after missing six contests. The 34-year-old defenseman set up William Karlsson's second-period tally. Pietrangelo is up to 33 points, 141 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 64 appearances. He's been listed on the third pairing since his return, but Pietrangelo's usage aligns with a top-four blueliner, and he'll also continue to see power-play time.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Ready to rock
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Pietrangelo (illness) will return to action Saturday against Minnesota, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Following a six-game absence, Pietrangelo will replace Ben Hutton in the lineup. The 34-year-old Pietrangelo has four goals, 32 points, 137 shots on net and 155 blocked shots across 62 outings this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Joins team on road
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Pietrangelo (illness) has linked up with his teammates ahead of Saturday's road clash with Minnesota.
Pietrangelo could return to the lineup for the first time since March 17 against the Wild if given the all-clear. Prior to his absence, the veteran defenseman generated two goals and seven assists over his last 15 contests. If Pietrangelo does play Saturday, it would likely mean the end of Ben Hutton's time in the lineup, though Zach Whitecloud could also be in danger of being scratched.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Out again Thursday
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Pietrangelo (illness) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.
Pietrangelo isn't on the Golden Knights' road trip, so it's looking doubtful he'll play Saturday in Minnesota as well. The 34-year-old will miss his sixth game in a row Thursday. Ben Hutton continues to occupy a third-pairing role in Pietrangelo's absence.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not traveling with team
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Pietrangelo (illness) didn't join the Golden Knights for their four-game road trip, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Monday.
With the trip starting with a back-to-back against the Blues and Predators on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, Pietrangelo figures to miss both contests, though he could link up with the team before it returns to Vegas. In his last seven outings, the veteran defenseman has failed to find the back of the net while putting just nine shots on target, though he has three assists in that span. Ben Hutton should remain in the lineup with Pietrangelo on the shelf.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Out Saturday
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Pietrangelo (illness) won't play in Saturday's home contest against Columbus and is questionable to join the Golden Knights on their upcoming four-game road trip, which starts Monday in St. Louis, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo also missed Vegas' previous two contests. He has four goals, 32 points, 46 hits and 155 blocked shots over 62 outings in 2023-24. Ben Hutton is likely to remain in the lineup Saturday because of Pietrangelo's absence.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Ruled out versus Kraken
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Pietrangelo (illness) will not be available against Seattle on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo will miss his second consecutive contest due to his lingering illness. While the blueliner has gone seven straight games without a goal, he did notch three helpers over that stretch. Nicolas Hague figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time with Pietrangelo unavailable while Ben Hutton will remain in the lineup against the Kraken.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Game-time call for Thursday
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Pietrangelo (illness) will be a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's clash with the Kraken, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo was sidelined versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday due to an illness. In his last 15 outings, the veteran blueliner has racked up two goals on 28 shots, seven assists and 46 blocks while averaging 22:40 of ice time. Ben Hutton will likely be relegated to the press box if Pietrangelo returns to action.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Out with illness
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Pietrangelo will not be available against the Lightning on Tuesday due to illness.
Pietrangelo has registered one goal on 18 shots and four assists in his last 10 outings but will now be out of action Tuesday. The absence of Pietrangelo will allow Nicolas Hague to rejoin the lineup after missing Sunday's matchup with the Devils.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Sets up game-winner
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Pietrangelo notched an assist, two shots on goal, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken.
Pietrangelo fed Jack Eichel for the goal on an odd-man rush at 3:01 of overtime. This was Pietrangelo's second assist over five games in March. The 34-year-old has seen more defensive usage since Shea Theodore rejoined the lineup, and Noah Hanifin will likely also eat into Pietrangelo's looks on offense. For the season, he has 31 points, 148 blocked shots, 134 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 60 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Provides assist in loss
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Pietrangelo registered an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.
Pietrangelo has earned three points over his last five games. The 34-year-old had a new defense partner Thursday, with Noah Hanifin lining up with Pietrangelo while Alec Martinez (undisclosed) went to injured reserve Wednesday. Pietrangelo's never been one to back down on offense to focus on defense, and that's unlikely to change with the new look to the Golden Knights' blue line. He's earned 30 points, 131 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 58 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Puts away goal
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Pietrangelo scored a goal on five shots and blocked four shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
Pietrangelo is up to four goals on the year, with two of them being among his seven points in February. The 34-year-old defenseman is up to 29 points, 128 shots on net, 132 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 55 outings overall. His offense remains solid, but Shea Theodore's return in February led to fewer power-play chances for Pietrangelo.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Sets up empty-netter
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Pietrangelo recorded an assist, four shots on goal, three hits and five blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Pietrangelo was initially credited with the goal, but Jonathan Marchessault got a piece of it. The helper was Pietrangelo's first point in his last three outings. The 34-year-old defenseman has predictably taken a back seat to Shea Theodore on offense in recent games following Theodore's return from an upper-body injury. Pietrangelo is at 28 points, 123 shots on net, 128 blocked shots, 43 hits and a minus-1 rating through 54 games this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Nets goal in loss
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Pietrangelo scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.
Pietrangelo had nine assists over 13 games between tallies. The 34-year-old got the Golden Knights on the board in the first period with his third goal of the season. He's up to 27 points, 117 shots on net, 119 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 51 appearances. Shea Theodore returned Tuesday after a long-term absence, and he'll likely get first-unit power-play duties, so Pietrangelo's offense could take a hit for the remainder of the campaign if Theodore is able to stay healthy.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Collects power-play assist
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Pietrangelo notched a power-play assist, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Pietrangelo has nine helpers over his last 12 contests, and he hasn't gone more than one game without a point in that span. The 34-year-old could see a smaller role on the power play soon -- Shea Theodore (upper body) could be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday's game versus the Predators. Pietrangelo has 26 points (eight on the power play) with 116 shots on net, 118 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 50 appearances in a top-four role this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Two assists in 1,000th game
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Pietrangelo recorded two assists, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.
Pietrangelo's 1,000th game marked a successful individual achievement, but it came in a loss for the Golden Knights. The defenseman has been steady lately with eight helpers over his last 10 outings, giving him 25 points through 48 contests overall. He's added 110 blocked shots, 113 shots on net and 20 PIM. Pietrangelo, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has 596 points in his career, which dates back to the 2008-09 campaign.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Manages helper Tuesday
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Pietrangelo posted an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.
Pietrangelo has six helpers over his last eight contests, though Tuesday marked the first time he's gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive contests since Dec. 10-12. The 34-year-old blueliner set up Nicolas Roy's tally in the first period. Pietrangelo has two goals, 21 assists, 107 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 46 outings as Vegas' top overall defenseman this season.
