Pietrangelo logged two assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

One of Pietrangelo's helpers came on the power play. He doubled his point total for the year to four, all of which have been assists. The 33-year-old defenseman also has 12 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through six appearances after missing time early on with an upper-body injury.

Pietrangelo recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Pietrangelo's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him five contests. The defenseman helped out on Paul Cotter's goal with the second unit, which opened the scoring in the first period. Pietrangelo has mustered two helpers, 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through five appearances this season.

Pietrangelo (upper body) is slated to play Friday versus Chicago, per Rochelle Richards of KTNV Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo was unavailable for the Golden Knights' past five contests because of his upper-body injury. He has an assist in two contests this season and recorded 54 points in 73 outings in 2022-23. Pietrangelo is expected to serve in a top-four role and on the first power-play unit against the Blackhawks. His return might push Kaedan Korczak out of the lineup.

Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia, per Vince Sapienza of Fox 5 Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo will miss a fifth straight contest, but he could be ready to return soon. Coach Bruce Cassidy is hopeful that the 33-year-old defender can return to the lineup Friday against Chicago.

Pietrangelo (upper body) may practice Monday, Gary Lawless of the Golden Knights' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Bruce Cassidy indicated the defenseman may be able to return to practice during his postgame comments Saturday. Pietrangelo has missed four games after being hit in the head with a puck. When he returns, Kaedan Korczak figures to exit the lineup. Even if Pietrangelo can log a full practice, he should probably be considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Flyers.

Pietrangelo (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday versus Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo will miss a fourth consecutive contest after being struck on the side of the head by the puck in a 4-1 win over San Jose on Oct. 12. He remains day-to-day, though it's unclear when he will be available to return. Pietrangelo has has one assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in two appearances this campaign. Blueliners Kaedan Korczak and Brayden Pachal will both play in Saturday's contest versus the Blackhawks, which will make Ben Hutton a healthy scratch.

Pietrangelo (upper body) will miss Thursday's contest against Winnipeg, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo also missed Vegas' previous two contests. He has an assist in two games this season. Pietrangelo will serve in a top-four capacity and have a role on the power play once he's healthy.

Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Dallas, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo didn't practice Monday, and he stayed off the ice again Tuesday, so he doesn't appear to be making much progress. This will be his second consecutive contest on the shelf. Pietrangelo has one assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in two appearances this campaign. Kaedan Korczak has been filling in for Vegas on the blue line.

Pietrangelo (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Ducks, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo departed Thursday's game in San Jose after he was struck by a puck. While the veteran defenseman will be held out Saturday, the injury isn't expected to sideline Pietrangelo long-term. Kaedan Korczak will likely enter the Knights' lineup while Nicolas Hague moves up to the top defensive pairing.

Pietrangelo exited Thursday's game versus the Sharks after taking a puck up high, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pietrangelo was bleeding but left the ice under his own power. It doesn't seem like it'll be a significant issue, but it'll be worth monitoring for fantasy managers heading into Saturday's game versus the Ducks. Prior to his injury, Pietrangelo recorded one assist in 19:51 of ice time. He's added three blocked shots and four shots on goal through two contests this season.