Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away from hockey due to serious hip injuries, he and the team announced Monday evening. In a team-released statement, Pietrangelo said the “likelihood is low” that he will be able to play again, but he hasn’t officially retired.

There had been reports that Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was at risk of missing the entire 2025-26 season as a result of injury, and that he could require multiple significant surgeries during the offseason. Now, it seems as if his career is in jeopardy.

Alex Pietrangelo has stepped away from the Vegas Golden Knights for health reasons and his return is uncertain.