Alex Pietrangelo Set To Return To Golden Knights Lineup Against League-Leading Jets

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is set to return to the lineup tonight against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.

Pietrangelo has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury. Without the 35-year-old, the Golden Knights have posted a 3-1-0 record.

Pietrangelo has slowly been inching his way to returning, practicing with the team a couple of times, but today's morning skate was the first time he was a full participant and took line rushes alongside Noah Hanifin.

In 67 games, the King City, native has scored four goals and 32 points, ranking third among Golden Knights defensemen in points. His return will provide the Golden Knights with stability on the back end and the veteran voice they've become so accustomed to having. 

Kaedan Korczak has done an admirable job since stepping into the lineup for the injured Shea Theodore. In 35 games, the 24-year-old has recorded 10 assists, 53 hits and 35 blocks, averaging just 15:00 of ice time. It's unfortunate for a player of his calibre to have to watch from the press box, but with the plethora of NHL level defenseman the Golden Knights have at their disposal, it's just the nature of the situation. 

The Jets have the third most goals scored in the NHL, posing a difficult challenge for the Golden Knights. Pietrangelo's timeliness of his return comes at a crucial time. 

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