Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Breaks slump with two helpers
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Pietrangelo recorded a pair of assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
Pietrangelo snapped an eight-game slump with a helper on William Karlsson's power-play goal in the second period. In the third, Pietrangelo set up a Brett Howden tally. The 33-year-old Pietrangelo is up to 11 points, 47 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 19 appearances. Fantasy managers will hope that Thursday's effort is enough to spark a hot stretch for the blueliner.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Racks up three points in win
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Pietrangelo scored a goal on five shots, dished two assists and went plus-5 in Friday's 5-0 win over the Sharks.
Pietrangelo opened the scoring a minute into the game, then added helpers on William Karlsson's shorthanded goal and Alec Martinez's second tally of the game, both in the third period. The goal was Pietrangelo's first of the campaign. He's been good when healthy with nine points, 30 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 10 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Posts helper
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Pietrangelo notched an assist, five shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
Pietrangelo is still warm with five helpers over his last five outings. He assisted on William Karlsson's third-period tally Wednesday. Pietrangelo has collected six assists, 25 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through nine outings this season. He should continue to see heavy minutes in a top-four role.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Manages assist in win
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Pietrangelo recorded an assist, five shots on goal, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Avalanche.
Pietrangelo has recorded four helpers over his last three games, bouncing back from going scoreless over two outings following his return from an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old blueliner has five assists, 17 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through seven contests. He began the year on the top power-play unit, but Pietrangelo has mainly been on the second unit lately after Shea Theodore excelled with the first group in October.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Records pair of helpers
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Pietrangelo logged two assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
One of Pietrangelo's helpers came on the power play. He doubled his point total for the year to four, all of which have been assists. The 33-year-old defenseman also has 12 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through six appearances after missing time early on with an upper-body injury.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Garners power-play helper
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Pietrangelo recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Canadiens.
The helper was Pietrangelo's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him five contests. The defenseman helped out on Paul Cotter's goal with the second power-play unit, which opened the scoring in the first period. Pietrangelo has mustered two helpers, 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through five appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Set to return Friday
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Pietrangelo (upper body) is slated to play Friday versus Chicago, per Rochelle Richards of KTNV Las Vegas.
Pietrangelo was unavailable for the Golden Knights' past five contests because of his upper-body injury. He has an assist in two contests this season and recorded 54 points in 73 outings in 2022-23. Pietrangelo is expected to serve in a top-four role and on the first power-play unit against the Blackhawks. His return might push Kaedan Korczak out of the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not ready to return
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Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia, per Vince Sapienza of Fox 5 Vegas.
Pietrangelo will miss a fifth straight contest, but he could be ready to return soon. Coach Bruce Cassidy is hopeful that the 33-year-old defender can return to the lineup Friday against Chicago.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Could practice Monday
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Pietrangelo (upper body) may practice Monday, Gary Lawless of the Golden Knights' official site reports.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy indicated the defenseman may be able to return to practice during his postgame comments Saturday. Pietrangelo has missed four games after being hit in the head with a puck. When he returns, Kaedan Korczak figures to exit the lineup. Even if Pietrangelo can log a full practice, he should probably be considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Flyers.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not expected to play
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Pietrangelo (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday versus Chicago.
Pietrangelo will miss a fourth consecutive contest after being struck on the side of the head by the puck in a 4-1 win over San Jose on Oct. 12. He remains day-to-day, though it's unclear when he will be available to return. Pietrangelo has has one assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in two appearances this campaign. Blueliners Kaedan Korczak and Brayden Pachal will both play in Saturday's contest versus the Blackhawks, which will make Ben Hutton a healthy scratch.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Remains out Thursday
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Pietrangelo (upper body) will miss Thursday's contest against Winnipeg, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Pietrangelo also missed Vegas' previous two contests. He has an assist in two games this season. Pietrangelo will serve in a top-four capacity and have a role on the power play once he's healthy.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Not playing Tuesday
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Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Dallas, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Pietrangelo didn't practice Monday, and he stayed off the ice again Tuesday, so he doesn't appear to be making much progress. This will be his second consecutive contest on the shelf. Pietrangelo has one assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in two appearances this campaign. Kaedan Korczak has been filling in for Vegas on the blue line.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Out vs. Anaheim
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Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Ducks, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Pietrangelo departed Thursday's game in San Jose after he was struck by a puck. While the veteran defenseman will be held out Saturday, the injury isn't expected to sideline Pietrangelo long-term. Kaedan Korczak will likely enter the Knights' lineup while Nicolas Hague moves up to the top defensive pairing.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Snags assist before early exit
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Pietrangelo exited Thursday's game versus the Sharks after taking a puck up high, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Pietrangelo was bleeding but left the ice under his own power. It doesn't seem like it'll be a significant issue, but it'll be worth monitoring for fantasy managers heading into Saturday's game versus the Ducks. Prior to his injury, Pietrangelo recorded one assist in 19:51 of ice time. He's added three blocked shots and four shots on goal through two contests this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Supplies assist Tuesday
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Pietrangelo notched an assist and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Pietrangelo snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper on Alec Martinez's tally in the second period. The 33-year-old Pietrangelo was limited to 10 points and also supplied 44 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating in 21 playoff appearances. His offense wasn't as prominent as usual, but his leadership on the blue line was a key part of the Golden Knights' defensive structure that helped them capture their first Stanley Cup title.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Pads lead in second period
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Pietrangelo scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 3.
Pietrangelo got in on the fun with a second-period tally that produced the final score. The defenseman has a goal and two assists over his last four games. He's up to nine points, 23 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 16 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-7 rating in 13 outings while serving as the Golden Knights' top blueliner this postseason.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Generates helper
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Pietrangelo logged an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 6.
Pietrangelo missed Game 5 due to a suspension, but he was able to make an impact in Vegas' series-clinching win. The 33-year-old defenseman didn't supply much offense in the second round, logging two assists over five contests. He's at seven helpers, 18 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 16 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 10 playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Returning to action Sunday
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Pietrangelo (suspension) will return to the lineup for Game 6 in Edmonton on Sunday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Pietrangelo was given a one-game suspension for his slash on the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl in Game 4 on Thursday. He has six assists in nine playoff games this season and will quarterback the second power play versus the Oilers. He had 11 goals and 54 points in 73 regular-season games in 2022-23.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Suspended for Game 5
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Pietrangelo received a one-game suspension Thursday for slashing Oilers forward Leo Draisaitl.
Pietrangelo will miss Game 5 and be eligible to return for Game 6 on Sunday. The 33-year-old notched six assists in his first six postseason contests but has been held without a point in three games since. Shea Theodore will likely see a boost in playing time for Game 5 on Friday.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Will have hearing
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The NHL scheduled a hearing with Pietrangelo on Thursday for slashing Leon Draisaitl.
The incident occurred late in the third period of Edmonton's 4-1 victory over Vegas on Wednesday. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and game misconduct during the contest, though there wasn't enough time left in the contest for Edmonton to receive the full power play. If a suspension results in Pietrangelo being ineligible for Game 5 on Friday, then Ben Hutton might draw into the lineup for the first time since April 27.
