Canada defenceman Pietrangelo to sit out 4 Nations tourney because of ailment
Veteran NHLer played over 24 minutes Sunday in Golden Knights' win over Panthers
Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Sunday.
"Alex Pietrangelo will be withdrawing from the 2025 4Nations Face-Off to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season with Vegas," the Golden Knights said in a post on X.
Pietrangelo, one of seven players from Vegas named to the four rosters, was one of four Knights set to represent Canada, along with forward Mark Stone, defenceman Shea Theodore and goaltender Adin Hill.
Pietrangelo, 35, has played in 46 games with Vegas this season, recording three goals and 25 points. He was on the ice for pre-game warmup Sunday and played over 24 minutes in a 4-1 over the defending champion Florida Panthers.
With Alex Pietrangelo announcing he'll skip the 4 Nations Faceoff due to injury, the debate begins over who should replace him. Given his all-around game, and performance at the Worlds, MacKenzie Weegar should be the favourite, ahead of Evan Bouchard, Noah Dobson, Dougie Hamilton…
—@EricFrancisPietrangelo, a native of King City, Ont., earned gold medals at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and 2014 Winter Olympics, and represented Canada during the 2011 world championship.
Canada will open the 4 Nations Face-Off against Sweden at Bell Centre on Feb. 12 in Montreal.
Golden Knights forward William Karlsson, who was named to Sweden's team, is recovering from a lower-body injury, which makes it questionable whether he will participate in the event, too.
Team Canada will take its time evaluating its options to replace Alex Pietrangelo who pulled out of 4 Nations. Probably have until just before they arrive in Montreal in 2 weeks. Likely preference is RHD but management is evaluating a group of players and will take best player at…
—@PierreVLeBrunWith files from CBC Sports
