Pietrangelo (illness) will play Monday in Game 1 against the Stars, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo will be a full participant in practice Saturday after having an appendectomy during his seven-game absence.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Anaheim, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Chicago, per Paul Delos Santos of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) has yet to resume skating and isn't expected to play in Vegas' next two games, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) is not joining Vegas on its two-game road trip, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) will not be available Friday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

This was his 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.

Pietrangelo (illness) will return to action Saturday against Minnesota, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pietrangelo (illness) has linked up with his teammates ahead of Saturday's road clash with Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

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.