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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, who is recovering from a serious hip injury, has not ruled out returning to play this season, continuing his rehab and taking it day-by-day, despite initial reports suggesting he might miss the entire 2025-26 season.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has announced his retirement due to ongoing health issues, including severe hip injuries that require complex surgery, after a distinguished 17-year NHL career with two Stanley Cup wins. The team fully supports his decision to prioritize his long-term health and family.
Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo speaks about his suspension for Game 5 after a vicious chop on Leon Draisaitl's wrists, claiming there was premeditated stuff coming at him. He watched the game from ice level and has a new respect for fans, coaches, and management. Pietrangelo will return to the lineup for Game 6 with extra motivation to close out the series.
Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo and Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse have been suspended for one game each for separate incidents in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series. Pietrangelo was suspended for an intentional slash on the forearm of Oilers' Leon Draisaitl, while Nurse was suspended for an instigator penalty he was given in the final minute of regulation. Both players will miss Game 5 of the series.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during their game on Wednesday. Draisaitl, who leads the playoffs with 18 points, was following the play when he was slashed by Pietrangelo, who was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and his teammates are calling for a suspension for Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after a "dirty" slash on Leon Draisaitl during Game 4 of their playoff series. McDavid said the slash was "as intent to injure as you can get" and that Pietrangelo should be forced to sit out Game 5. Pietrangelo received a major penalty and game misconduct for the slash, but the Oilers believe a suspension is necessary. Losing Pietrangelo would be a massive blow to the Golden Knights, but the Oilers say that shouldn't factor into the decision.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was ejected from Game 4 of their playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers for a vicious two-handed slash to the arm of Oilers center Leon Draisaitl. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for intent to injure. Oilers captain Connor McDavid called for a suspension for the play. The Oilers won the game 4-1 to even up the series at two wins apiece. Pietrangelo will have a hearing with NHL Player Safety about the slash.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid called for a suspension for Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after a vicious slash on Leon Draisaitl in Game 4 of their second-round series. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct, but McDavid believes more punishment is warranted. The Oilers won the game 4-1, but a total of 93 penalty minutes were called in the third period alone, including an extended fight between Darnell Nurse and Nicolas Hague. The two teams head back to Vegas for Game 5 on Friday.
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and coach Jay Woodcroft called for a suspension of Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo after he delivered a hard slash to Oilers star Leon Draisaitl's arm, resulting in a five-minute major and game misconduct for Pietrangelo. The league did not give a match penalty, but NHL Player Safety will review the infraction. The Oilers won 4-1, tying up their series with the Golden Knights. Game 5 is on Friday in Las Vegas.