Tom’s Daily: VGK Cancel Games, Alex Pietrangelo on COVID list; more

Tom’s Daily: Vegas Golden Knights cancel games due to COVID-19, Alex Pietrangelo on the list; Deryk Engelland pressed into service; Jimmy Howard retires; Alexis Lafreniere finally scores; more.

VGK

Alex Pietrangelo has landed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols list. (VegasHockeyNow)

Deryk Engelland has already been pressed back into service on the ice, helping to fill in for the Vegas Golden Knights coaches who were out due to COVID-19 protocols. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Golden Knights COVID-19 issues could threaten the San Jose Sharks home opener as well. (Pacifica Tribune)

NHL

Jimmy Howard has called it a career. (NHL.com)

Alexis Lafreniere finally nets first NHL goal to help the New York Rangers top the Buffalo Sabres in overtime. (NY Post)

Colorado Avalanche AGM Chris MacFarland on the short list for the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job. (ColoradoHockeyNow)

Hockeyverse

Panda cutouts at Caps games? Panda cutouts at Caps games! (NHL.com)