Pietrangelo logged an even-strength assist, four blocked shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blues. After starting the new year with just one point over seven appearances,

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo said it was a tough decision to back out of the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, but he wants time to heal.

The Vegas Golden Knights battle against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the United Center. Vegas is concluding their seventh back-to-back this season.