Max Pacioretty

Tune out the background noise. The central story of this Montreal Canadiens-Vegas Golden Knights series is Max Pacioretty and his quest to exact revenge for being unceremoniously dumped by Habs general manager Marc Bergevin. Of course, Patches is going to claim this isn’t true. That’s how National Hockey League players...

Pacioretty scored an empty-net goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 6. Pacioretty has gotten on the scoresheet in all seven of his playoff appearances, but Thursday was his first multi-point effort. The winger has racked up four goals, four assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-6 rating. The 32-year-old will face the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Semifinals -- Pacioretty spent 10 years in Montreal and served as captain for his last three seasons with the team.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault and Max Pacioretty scored 45 seconds apart late in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night in Game 3 of the second-round series. William Karlsson also scored for Vegas and Marc-Andre Fleury...

Pacioretty (undisclosed) is not in Monday's Game 5 lineup against the Wild, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. Pacioretty has yet to suit up this postseason and will now miss his 11th straight game dating back to the regular season. He's been a game-time decision for the entire series so it appears that he could return soon. The 32-year-old will be questionable for Wednesday's Game 6 if it's necessary.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Minnesota, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. Pacioretty missed the last six contests of the regular season before missing Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Wild, but the 32-year-old winger may be able to gut it out and provide the Golden Knights with a much-needed boost up front Tuesday. Check back for confirmation on Pacioretty's availability prior to puck drop.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 versus Minnesota, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Pacioretty missed the last six games of the regular season with an undisclosed issue and didn't practice Saturday, so he'll be a true question mark heading into Sunday afternoon's contest. The 32-year-old winger racked up 51 points through 48 games in the regular season.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not be available for Monday's game against Minnesota, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. Pacioretty suffered an injury in Saturday's win over the Coyotes and won't play Monday as a result. There hasn't been much information on the severity of what he's dealing with. The 32-year-old has 51 points in 48 games this season and will be questionable for Wednesday's rematch with the Wild.

Pacioretty notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Ducks. Pacioretty made a play and generated a rebound for Chandler Stephenson to convert on just 28 seconds into the game. The 32-year-old Pacioretty continues to be a consistent scorer this year -- he has 22 tallies and 25 helpers through 45 contests. He's added 166 shots on net, a plus-19 rating and 11 power-play points.

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DENVER (AP) — Max Pacioretty scored at 1:56 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Vegas rebounded from a 5-1 loss in the series opener Thursday night to move a point ahead of Colorado atop the West Division. “As a...

Pacioretty (lower body) warmed up with the first line, indicating that he'll play in Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. Pacioretty will return to action after missing the past two games. The 32-year-old was having a fantastic March before this injury, stacking...