Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Forces overtime Friday
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Pietrangelo scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kraken.
Pietrangelo took a shot that banked in off a Kraken player at 18:38 of the third period. This goal ended a three-game slump for Pietrangelo, who has found offense in bunches this season. He's up to two goals, 11 assists, 30 shots on net, 13 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 14 appearances. He should continue to be a fixture in a top-four role with power-play time throughout 2024-25.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Nets first goal of season Monday
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Pietrangelo scored a goal, took four shots and posted a plus-3 rating in Monday's 5-0 win over the Flames.
Pietrangelo extended his point streak to a season-high four games, and while he's earned most of his fantasy value as a playmaker out of the blue line, this time he found the back of the net with a wrister the first period, ultimately setting the tone for the Golden Knights' easy win. One of the most productive defensemen in the league over the first weeks of the regular season, Pietrangelo is up to 12 points, with one goal and 11 helpers, over his first 10 regular-season outings.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Two more assists in win
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Pietrangelo notched two assists, including one while shorthanded, in Saturday's 7-3 win over Sharks.
Pietrangelo has gone on a playmaking binge with eight helpers over his last three games. The defenseman is clearly benefiting from the Golden Knights leading the NHL in goals per game (4.67), and it helps that he also gets some power-play time. Pietrangelo hasn't scored one for himself yet, but he has 11 assists, 16 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, eight hits and a plus-7 rating through nine contests.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Dishes out three helpers again
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Pietrangelo recorded three assists in Friday's 6-4 win over the Senators.
Pietrangelo had endured a rough start to the season with just three assists across his first six outings, but he has turned things around of late with six helpers over his last two contests -- a span in which the Golden Knights have scored 12 goals while defeating the Kings and Senators. Pietrangelo is up to nine assists on the season, ranking second in the league among defensemen behind Cale Makar's 12.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Distributes three assists in win
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Pietrangelo logged three assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Kings.
Pietrangelo was busy throughout the game, and he was rewarded by assisting on all three of the Golden Knights' third-period tallies. This big performance brought the 34-year-old defenseman to six assists over seven contests this season. He's added 12 blocked shots, 12 shots on net, five hits and a plus-4 rating. Pietrangelo had a down year in 2023-24 with 33 points in 64 regular-season appearances, but he started that campaign with nine points in 10 outings, so it's not unusual to see him put up strong stretch of offense.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Supplies helper Sunday
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Pietrangelo posted an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.
Pietrangelo has earned a helper in each of the first three games of the season. The 34-year-old defenseman's offense appeared to be in decline after he was limited to 33 points in 64 regular-season outings last year, but he's off to a hot start while seeing top-pairing minutes in 2024-25. He's added six shots on net, three hits, two blocks and a plus-3 rating this season.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Earns assist in Friday's win
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Pietrangelo recorded an assist and two hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
Pietrangelo helped out on a Nicolas Roy tally in the third period. The helper was Pietrangelo's first point in two games this year, as he hasn't enjoyed the offensive success that his defense partner, Shea Theodore, has found early on. At 34 years old, Pietrangelo's offense is prone to decline -- he was limited to 33 points in 64 regular-season contests. His fantasy value remains at a decent level, especially in formats that count blocked shots, though he's yet to step in front of a puck this season. He's finished with 100-plus blocks in every full-length seasons since 2010-11.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Supplies helper in win
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Pietrangelo recorded an assist, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 6.
The helper was Pietrangelo's first point in six playoff outings. The veteran defenseman has added 10 shots on net, eight hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Pietrangelo is seeing top-four minutes, but he's also being leaned on for his defense, so his chances to produce points may be limited.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Good to go for Game 1
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Pietrangelo (illness) will play Monday in Game 1 against the Stars, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Pietrangelo underwent an appendectomy during his seven-game absence at the end of the regular season. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with four goals, 33 points, 141 shots on net and 160 blocked shots in 64 appearances. Pietrangelo is projected to play on the top pairing alongside Noah Hanifin in Monday's contest.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Practicing Saturday
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Pietrangelo will be a full participant in practice Saturday after having an appendectomy during his seven-game absence.
Pietrangelo has been out of action since April 2 but appears to be on track to return for Game 1 in Dallas on Monday. He had only four goals -- his lowest total since 2009-10 -- and 29 assists in 64 appearances during the regular season. Once he receives clearance to play, he should return to his spot on the first pairing and could see time on the man advantage.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Unavailable for Thursday
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Pietrangelo (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Anaheim, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Pietrangelo hasn't been in the lineup since April 2, but it wouldn't be surprising if he dressed for Game 1 of the playoffs. The 34-year-old defenseman will finish the 2023-24 regular season with four goals and 33 points across 64 outings.
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Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo: Won't play Tuesday
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Pietrangelo (illness) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Chicago, per Paul Delos Santos of NHL.com.
Pietrangelo will miss his sixth straight contest. He has produced four goals, 33 points, 141 shots on net and 160 blocked shots in 64 appearances this season. Pietrangelo's final chance to return to action before the playoffs is Thursday against Anaheim.
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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.
