Alex Pietrangelo, the Vegas Golden Knights’ All-Star defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup champion, has announced he is stepping away from hockey, though he’s not officially retiring. The announcement leaves fans and the team facing uncertainty as he’s ‘unlikely’ to return.

Jack Eichel’s timely goal and Adin Hill’s 29-save performance propelled the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, clinching their series and advancing to the second playoff round.

Minnesota Wild’s left wing Marcus Johansson missed Saturday’s crucial Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights due to a lower-body injury, impacting the team’s lineup during the NHL playoffs.