The Golden Knights were as close to full health as they’ve been all season for Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena.
It didn’t take long for that to change.
Forward Max Pacioretty took a huge hit from Braydon Coburn early in the first period and didn’t return in the Knights’ 3-2 loss.
Pacioretty appeared wobbly as he got to his feet and immediately went to the locker room. No details were given about the injury.
“When he left the game, they told me he’s not returning tonight and we’ll know more later,” Knights coach Gerard Gallant said.