Golden Knights’ Pietrangelo won’t play in 4 Nations Face-Off

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) takes a shot against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Las Vegas. Photo by David Becker / AP

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is withdrawing from the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off to “tend to an ailment, the franchise said today.

He was set to play for Team Canada. The team didn’t indicate why Pietrangelo wouldn’t be playing.

Pietrangelo was one of seven Golden Knights selected to play in the tournament starting Feb. 12 in Montreal and concluding Feb. 20 in Boston. 

It would’ve been the seventh time Pietrangelo played for Team Canada in an international tournament

Pietrangelo has played in 46 games this season, scoring three goals and 22 assists for 25 points. He has a plus/minus of 11. 

The 35-year-old is in his 15th NHL season and fifth with the Golden Knights. He missed three games with an upper-body injury in late November. 

Six Vegas players are committed to play in the event. Mark Stone and Adin Hill will represent Team Canada, Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin will play for Team USA, and William Karlsson on Team Sweden.