When Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty went down with a lower-body injury during a 5-0 win over Winnipeg on March 21, there was concern his season could be over.
But he returned to the lineup Friday night against the Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena after missing three games.
“I think all things considered, this was best-case scenario,” Pacioretty said Friday morning after participating in the morning skate. “I think there were a couple scenarios where it could have been (severe), and initially that’s what we thought it was, but it worked out.”
The Knights were relieved to have him back.