Pacioretty (Achilles) is skating Friday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal

EDGE Analysis

This is the first time that Pacioretty has been seen on the ice since his surgery on his Achilles in August. The timetable on his return at the time of surgery was six months, which would get him back in uniform by early February.

Pacioretty (Achilles) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty's move to LTIR is simply procedural, as he'll be out until at least February while recovering from Achilles surgery. His move to the long-term list allows the Hurricanes some extra cap flexibility.

Pacioretty (Achilles surgery) was moved to the injured non-roster list Monday by the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty underwent surgery in August to repair a torn Achilles. He was given a six-month timetable for his recovery, which could have him sidelined until at least February.

Pacioretty is scheduled for Achilles surgery Wednesday. He is expected to miss at least six months.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty was expected to be a key piece of the Hurricanes' offense this season, but he'll instead be sidelined for well over half of the campaign. Martin Necas will likely see the biggest benefit -- he was slated to lose some playing time when the Hurricanes acquired Pacioretty, but Necas should now remain in the top six. Fantasy managers who want to stash Pacioretty shouldn't expect him to be available prior to February.

Pacioretty and Dylan Coghlan were traded from the Golden Knights to the Hurricanes on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.

EDGE Analysis

This was a pure salary-shedding move for the Golden Knights, with the Hurricanes the beneficiaries. Pacioretty was limited to 37 points in 39 contests last year in an injury-plagued campaign. He should slot into a top-six role with the Hurricanes, and he'll likely be a factor on the top power-play unit.

Pacioretty scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and served two PIM in Friday's 7-4 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty was involved in the first and last goals of the game. The winger recorded three goals and four helpers in the last six contests of the season, but the Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The 33-year-old dealt with numerous injuries throughout the campaign, which limited him to 19 goals, 37 points, 148 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in 39 appearances. Staying healthy will be the biggest key for him to have a bounce-back effort in 2022-23.

Pacioretty scored a goal on six shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty tied the game at three in the second period, deflecting a shot from Brayden McNabb past Logan Thompson. The goal was Pacioretty's fifth point in his last five games with two goals and three assists in that span. The 33-year-old winger now has 35 points (18 goals and 17 assists) in 38 games this season.

Pacioretty scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty was involved in the Golden Knights' first two goals of the game. He's on a three-game point streak with a goal and three helpers in that span. The 33-year-old winger has 17 tallies, 34 points, 136 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 36 appearances this season. He'll need to be at his best Tuesday versus the Stars to keep the Golden Knights' playoff hopes alive.

Pacioretty posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

This was Pacioretty's second assist in as many games. He set up Chandler Stephenson's go-ahead goal in the third period, though the Golden Knights couldn't hang onto that lead. Pacioretty is up to 32 points (10 on the power play) with 132 shots on net, 27 hits, 29 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 35 contests this season.

Pacioretty notched an assist and eight shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty helped out on a Chandler Stephenson goal in the third period. This was just the second point in five games for Pacioretty since he returned from an undisclosed injury. He's at 31 points, 129 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 34 contests in a season that's been derailed by a handful of injury-related absences.