Pietrangelo Returns for Golden Knights in Game 2

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, who missed Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers due to illness, will return to the lineup for Game 2 after participating in the morning skate and being cleared to play. Pietrangelo’s absence was felt as Vegas lost 4-2 in Game 1, with Kaedan Korczak filling in but now expected to be a healthy scratch. Head coach Bruce Cassidy had previously labeled Pietrangelo as day-to-day and a game-time decision. Meanwhile, leading scorer Pavel Dorofeyev remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury, and Victor Olofsson will continue to take his place in the lineup and on the power play. Analysts noted the Knights' defensive struggles in Game 1, particularly in the third period, underscoring Pietrangelo’s importance to the team's defense. His return is considered crucial for Vegas as they seek to even the series before heading to Edmonton.