Alex Pietrangelo, celebrated for his 1,000th NHL game and recognized as a two-time Stanley Cup champion, received high praise from teammates and the Golden Knights organization. Teammates like Barbashev, Hague, Cassidy, Kolesar, and Roy highlighted his leadership and influence. The celebration featured a pregame ceremony, a special 51/49 raffle with proceeds going to the pediatric ward at Sunrise Hospital upon Pietrangelo's request, and the sale of commemorative souvenirs. Fans participated using the hashtag #Pietrange1000. The Golden Knights wore gray jerseys and helmets for the game, which started after the ceremony at 7:14p. Pietrangelo was honored with a video tribute and a rousing ovation during warmups. The VGK Insider and Pregame Shows also spotlighted Pietrangelo's milestone.
Really nice pregame recognition for #AlexPietrangelo who's playing his 1000th game tonight. 👏🏾 @News3LV #1000thgame #VegasBorn #VGK #NHL #Petro #GoldenKnights https://t.co/44vk7fbssu
A champion on and off the ice. An amazing teammate and father. We are so proud of Petro! Congratulations on 1,000 games! 👏⛽️ #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/edVEpp1Z2a
Video tribute to Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game -- video being played on jumbotron. Photos: Tyge O'Donnell https://t.co/vKYoK2T8JV
Alex Pietrangelo gets the final acknowledgement in warmups. Rousing ovation, of course.
"Complete hockey player, true professional, great teammate. That's what he is and he's a two-time Stanley Cup champion because of that." 🔊 @GoldenKnights head coach Bruce Cassidy with @Dan_DUva on Alex Pietrangelo. https://t.co/h3AddtmeCa
VGK Pregame Show @VinceSapienza at 6:10pm. @ashalivise at 6:30pm. Alex Pietrangelo is the man of the hour, as he suits up in Game 1,000. Plus Vegas looks for their third win in a row out of the break. https://t.co/Mp0vPsgcrh
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:14 tonight, after the Pietrangelo 1000th game ceremony.
VGK wearing gray jerseys and gray helmets tonight. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:14p, after the Pietrangelo 1000th game ceremony.
VGK Insider Show. Alex Pietrangelo’s 1,000th game. Taking your calls at 4pm. Plus you’ll hear from Bruce Cassidy, and we will dig into the Ridly Greig empty net slap shot in one-timers. https://t.co/Mp0vPsgcrh
It’s a Petro Party! 🥳⛽️ — Proceeds from the 51/49 Raffle at tonight’s game will benefit the pediatric ward at Sunrise Hospital, at Pietrangelo’s request — Fans are invited to use the hashtag #Pietrange1000 to celebrate Petro Full details ⬇️ https://t.co/f84mPp8Mgw
Alex Pietrangelo will be honored tonight before playing his 1,000th NHL game with a pregame ceremony. Souvenirs will be on sale from pucks, sticks and more. Proceeds from 51/49 raffle tonight will go to the pediatric ward of Sunrise Hospital, per Pietrangelo’s request.
🎥 Cassidy on Alex Pietrangelo: He's a very popular teammate. A guy like him will be the first guy to go to a younger guy who might be struggling. #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/zs2KA4XzHN
🎥 Hague on Alex Pietrangelo: I'm super happy for him. It's something not a lot of guys do and he deserves every second of it. #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/xzXeUxiFiW
🎥 Roy on Alex Pietrangelo: He's a big part of our group. One of our leaders. We want to win every game, but tonight is a little extra. #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/RHRcbfizGA
🎥 Kolesar on Alex Pietrangelo: Guys like him is what you strive to be later in your career. #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/kNMjwIoqVC
🎥 Barbashev on Alex Pietrangelo: He's been there for me since my first game. I think it's pretty special to see him reach 1,000. #Pietrange1000 https://t.co/qgOEqmKI9X