Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty out indefinitely after wrist surgery

December 30, 2021 - 5:24pm

Max Pacioretty has yet to play for his new team, the Carolina Hurricanes. (Jae C. Hong/AP).

The Vegas Golden Knights announced on Thursday that forward Max Pacioretty had successful wrist surgery and that he will be out indefinitely.

Update: Max Pacioretty had successful wrist surgery today. He will be out of the lineup indefinitely. #VegasBorn

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 30, 2021

Pacioretty was previously injured this season after dealing with a broken foot.

The 33-year-old has played only 16 games in the 2021-22 NHL season. Thus far, the Golden Knights left winger has 12 goals and nine assists.

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