Alex Pietrangelo Extends Season-Opening Point Streak
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo extended his season-opening point streak to three games in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Anaheim. He has become the first blue-liner in franchise history to start a season with a three-game scoring streak, notching all of the points with even-strength assists. Pietrangelo's productivity nosedived last season as he battled health issues, but it looks like he still has some juice left. The 34-year-old sees big minutes as part of the top defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. He will attempt to take his streak to four games in Vegas' first road game of the season at Washington on Tuesday night.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was a full practice participant on Saturday after undergoing an appendectomy. He is expected to dress for Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The veteran notched four goals and 33 points on 141 shots on goal while he also blocked a hefty 160 shots across 64 games on the season. Vegas finished in the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, setting up a road matchup with the top-seeded Stars in the first round.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) could return to the lineup when the team visits the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The veteran has missed the past six games due to an illness but skated as part of an optional skate at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday. "He's skating today. So that's good news," Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy said on Friday. "If everything goes well, then we'll anticipate he'll go tomorrow." The 32-year-old has tallied four goals and 32 points across 62 games on the season, adding 137 shots and 155 blocks to his ledger, boosting his fantasy value. The Golden Knights sit third in the Pacific Division with a 40-25-8 record, one point ahead of the Los Angeles Kings while playing one more game.
Alex Pietrangelo To Miss Fourth Straight Game Monday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will miss his fourth straight game when the club travels to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Monday. Pietrangelo has enjoyed a solid season but one that has fallen below his previously high standards. He has recorded four goals and 32 points across 62 games on the campaign, adding 155 blocked shots and a minus-five rating on the season. The emergence of Shea Theodore has had a negative impact on Pietrangelo's offensive production, especially on the power play. He has just eight points on the man advantage this season. The Golden Knights currently occupy the second and final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with a 38-25-7 record on the season, four points ahead of the Blues with one game in hand.
Alex Pietrangelo Practices In Non-Contact Jersey Monday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (face) practiced in a red, non-contact jersey Monday as he looks to work towards a return to the lineup. The veteran blue-liner suffered a cut to the face on Oct. 13 when he was hit with a slap shot and has not appeared in a contest since. The 33-year-old tied a career-high with 54 points last season while also adding 170 shots, 65 hits, and a hefty 177 blocked shots, the latter of which was a career-high. While he is very much fantasy-relevant, Pietrangelo's value takes a hit with teammate Shea Theodore thriving in first-unit power-play duties. Even if he doesn't see PP1 time, Pietrangelo is still a valued fantasy asset, especially in leagues that count blocks.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) has missed four games but is progressing and could be back in practice on Monday. He's been out of commission after taking a puck to the head. Pietrangelo has resumed skating in the past few days, and he might be an option for the team on Tuesday against Philadelphia if he can get a full practice under his belt on Monday. The 33-year-old was Vegas' most prolific blue-liner last season with 54 points (11 goals, 43 assists) in 73 games. He had one assist in two games with three shots on goal and three blocks before getting sidelined.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) isn't available to face the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. The veteran blue-liner was injured in Thursday's clash with San Jose when he got bloodied by a puck, and Pietrangelo apparently needs a bit more time to recover. Kaedan Korczak will join the lineup in his absence on Saturday. The 22-year-old has two points, both coming via assists, in 11 career appearances in the NHL prior to Saturday's action.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo couldn't complete Thursday's 4-1 victory over San Jose after taking a puck to the face. It was an unfortunate ending to a great night, as Vegas dominated the contest, and Pietrangelo played his part in it with an assist. He got off the ice on his own, which is a good sign regarding Pietrangelo's availability for the next games. The Golden Knights have Friday off before facing Anaheim Saturday night. Pietrangelo has started the season well, grabbing one point with three shots on goal and three blocks across the first two games.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended for Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton. He received a one-game suspension from the NHL's Department of Player Safety for a slashing incident that occurred late in Game 4, where Pietrangelo hit Leon Draisaitl on the arm with his stick after the Oilers star had missed a scoring opportunity into an empty net. Pietrangelo was handed a five-minute major and game misconduct in the contest. The suspension leaves the Golden Knights without their most productive blue-liner. Pietrangelo matched a career-high with 54 points during the regular season and has collected six points in nine playoff appearances. Ben Hutton is in line to re-enter the lineup Friday, while Shea Theodore should take over Pietrangelo's duties on the first power-play unit.
Alex Pietrangelo To Have Player-Safety Hearing For Slash In Game 4
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is facing discipline for slashing Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl late in the third period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series. Pietrangelo was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for the slash and he will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday to determine if a suspension will be handed out. Pietrangelo leads all Golden Knights defensemen with six points through nine games during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo had a huge performance against the Blue Jackets on Sunday, finishing a 7-2 victory with four assists. He matched the franchise record for assists and points in a single game by a defenseman. One assist helped him to end a 32-game spell without a power-play point. Pietrangelo has been very quiet since the turn of the year, but he has now suddenly exploded for 10 points in six games. The veteran blue-liner has tallied 45 points in 61 games overall this season with 140 shots, 60 hits and 152 blocks.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders. He has been absent from the team for nine games to be with his four-year-old daughter who developed a lesion on her brain after contracting the flu. Fortunately, her condition has greatly improved now and that has allowed Pietrangelo to return to the team. The 32-year-old is having a very good campaign with 21 points in 23 games. Pietrangelo skated with Ben Hutton at the morning skate and also jumped back on the first power-play unit.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (personal) will miss a fourth consecutive game Monday against Boston. He dropped out of the lineup at the start of the week for personal reasons and it looks like it will still take a bit more time until Pietrangelo is ready to return. The team initially even hoped to have him available Saturday versus Detroit. Shea Theodore has benefitted the most from Pietrangelo's absence and Zach Whitecloud has also received a boost in playing time.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (personal) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday versus Pittsburgh. He is dealing with a personal matter and it's unknown when Pietrangelo returns, but the team is hopeful that he can make it back into the lineup Saturday against Detroit. Shea Theodore has taken over much of Pietranglo's duties, including his spot on the first power play unit. He logged a season-high 27:43 on Monday against Columbus and should be in for another busy evening against the Penguins.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will miss Monday's game against Columbus for personal reasons. He will sit out his first game of the season. Pietrangelo has been a very valuable asset for the team the whole season, recording 21 points in 23 appearances with a nice chunk of defensive stats and a plus-four rating. He leaves a spot on the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit unoccupied, which will give Shea Theodore a chance to play a bigger role. It's been a good campaign for him as well, and Theodore has also found some hot form in recent outings, upping his points tally to 17 with a run of three points in two games.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo had a big night against the Canucks on Monday, finishing a 5-4 victory with three points. He dished out two assists and scored the game-winning goal 14:14 into the third period to complete a big comeback from a two-goal deficit. The veteran blue-liner has exploded for 10 points in his past six games, doubling his points tally for the season in just a couple of weeks. 20 points put him tied for the third spot in defenseman scoring. Vegas is looking very strong and Pietrangelo is currently on pace to crush his previous career high of 54 points.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has cleared COVID-19 protocols and appears ready to return to the lineup on Friday against the Ducks. The 31-year-old was forced to sit out two games because of the protocols. Pietrangelo has been hot lately with eight points in seven games. He's on 22 points overall for the season and needs just one more point to match his tally from 2020-21. It's been a very impressive bounce-back year by Pietrangelo, and he's on his way to having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 0.71 points per game.
Evgenii Dadonov, Alex Pietrangelo Enter COVID-19 Protocols
Vegas Golden Knights winger Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo were added to the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, meaning they are unavailable for the matchup against Tampa. A question mark has been hanging over the game all day, but it appears that it will get the green light to go ahead. Dadonov filled in for Mark Stone (upper body) on the first line at the weekend against the Islanders and Pietrangelo is the team's No. 1 defenseman, so that's a couple of pieces missing for Vegas. This will be the final game in the league until at least Dec. 27, although there's a lot of uncertainty at the moment and more postponements could be on the horizon.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo assisted on two goals Wednesday night. Pietrangelo came into the game with 14 points in 24 games this season. The defenseman set up Mark Stone 19 seconds into the second period as a Vegas power play expired. Then, the defender was at it again later in the middle stanza as he set up Jonathan Marchessault to make the game 3-2 Dallas at the time. Not only did Pietrangelo have two assists, but he also had five shots on goal and two blocked shots Wednesday night.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) looks ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Los Angeles. He was removed from Long-Term Injured Reserve and joined Brayden McNabb on the second defensive pairing at the morning skate. The 30-year-old was also rolling with the second power-play unit. Pietrangelo, who hasn't played since Mar. 6, is a real workhorse for the Golden Knights, logging 25:27 of ice time per game. He is on 10 points with 18 games, boasting a solid plus-eight rating with 50 shots and 42 blocks.
