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Golden Knights' Pietrangelo Out; Rookie Korczak Steps Up

5/7/2025

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In a tough blow for the Vegas Golden Knights, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will sit out Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers due to illness. Stepping up in his place is rookie Kaedan Korczak, who will make his Stanley Cup Playoff debut. Pietrangelo, a two-time champion, leaves behind a significant void with his impressive 33 points this season.

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In a tough blow for the Vegas Golden Knights, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will sit out Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers due to illness. Stepping up in his place is rookie Kaedan Korczak, who will make his Stanley Cup Playoff debut. Pietrangelo, a two-time champion, leaves behind a significant void with his impressive 33 points this season.