Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Struggling to get in lineup
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Pachal has been scratched for the last four games.
Pachal was a regular on the third pairing early in the campaign when the Golden Knights had injured defensemen, but they've been healthier of late. Nicolas Hague (lower body) is the only regular out of the lineup, but Ben Hutton has seemingly surpassed Pachal as the fill-in option. Until a spot opens up, expect Pachal to see a lot of time in the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Scores first career goal
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Pachal scored a goal on two shots, went plus-3, levied two hits and added two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Pachal has gotten a chance to play on the third pairing with Alec Martinez (upper body) and Zach Whitecloud (upper body) on injured reserve to start the season. The goal was Pachal's first at the NHL level -- he produced two assists over 12 games across the previous two campaigns. The 24-year-old's stay with the big club may prove temporary once the Golden Knights get healthier on defense.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Signs two-year deal
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Pachal, who was eligible to become a restricted free agent Saturday, inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Vegas on Wednesday.
Pachal had two assists in 10 games with Vegas in 2022-23. He also contributed three goals and 15 points in 55 AHL outings with Henderson. He'll likely compete for a third-pairing spot with the Golden Knights during training camp.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Up with Golden Knights
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Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Saturday, according to CapFriendly.
Pachal earned two assists, 18 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 27 hits in 10 NHL outings during the 2022-23 season. He could be an extra defender for the Golden Knights in the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal tallied two assists in 10 games with the Golden Knights this season. He could rejoin the postseason roster.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with Vegas
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Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Monday.
Pachal has chipped in two assists, 16 shots on goal and 24 hits in nine appearances with Vegas this season. He will be an option for Tuesday's contest against Seattle due to the absences of Shea Theodore (undisclosed) and Zach Whitecloud (lower body).
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL again
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal didn't play versus the Stars on Saturday, and the Golden Knights don't play again until Tuesday. Pachal could be back up in the NHL if the team needs defensive depth for Tuesday's home finale versus the Kraken.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with big club
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Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal will likely be on hand as emergency defensive depth Thursday. He's unlikely to play against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal was a healthy scratch for the Golden Knights' last five games as emergency defensive depth. His return to the minors could be a sign Shea Theodore (undisclosed) might be ready to play Thursday against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Promoted by Vegas
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Pachal was summoned by Vegas on Wednesday.
Pachal has three goals and 15 points in 55 AHL contests with Henderson in 2022-23. He's also recorded two assists, six PIM and 24 hits in nine outings with Vegas this season. Shea Theodore (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday, and that's probably why the Golden Knights decided to call up Pachal.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal will likely be recalled again for Saturday's tilt with Washington. The 23-year-old has two assists in nine games with Vegas this season.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with big club
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Pachal was called up from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
William Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Pachal will serve as extra defensive depth for the Golden Knights, but he may be back in the minors once Shea Theodore (leg) returns.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Sent to AHL
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Pachal was demoted to AHL Henderson on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has tallied two assists in nine NHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old will likely be recalled before Thursday's matchup with the Panthers.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Rises to NHL
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Pachal was called up from AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal was reassigned to Henderson on Tuesday, but it appears that was a paper move. The 23-year-old defenseman should be expected to play a bottom-four role Thursday versus the Penguins.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has two assists through seven games this season. He's been a fill-in with Shea Theodore (leg), Daniil Miromanov (lower body) and Alec Martinez (undisclosed) all out, but it's possible one of the Golden Knights' injured defensemen will be ready to play Thursday versus the Penguins.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Adds helper Tuesday
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Pachal registered an assist, four shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
Pachal picked up the secondary helper on a Brayden McNabb tally in the second period. This was Pachal's second assist in four outings at the NHL level as he continues to fill in for a banged-up Golden Knights defense. The 23-year-old could have a little more job security if Alec Martinez (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Tuesday's contest. Pachal has added 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-1 rating.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Rejoins Golden Knights
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Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Pachal will probably be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Los Angeles. He has one assist, six shots on goal, two blocks and seven hits in three appearances with Vegas this year.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Moves back to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has one assist through three games with the Golden Knights this year. He could be back with the team as defensive depth following the holiday break.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with big club
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Pachal was recalled by the Golden Knights on Friday.
Pachal will likely be on hand as an extra defender for Friday's game versus St. Louis. The 23-year-old defender has picked up one assist through two top-level appearances this year.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to minors
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal could be recalled for Saturday's game against the Islanders as Vegas is missing several of its usual defensemen. The rookie tallied his first career NHL point during Thursday's win over Chicago.
