BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 10: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Vegas Golden Knights prepares for a faceoff during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on March 10, 2022 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

Golden Knights' Pacioretty returns after missing last 12 games

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Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty played Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes after missing the past 12 contests with an undisclosed ailment.

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Pacioretty is in the throes of an injury-riddled season. The 33-year-old had been limited to just 29 games after sustaining a fractured foot in October and undergoing wrist surgery in December.

His return is a welcome sight for the desperate Golden Knights, who are fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch. Pacioretty has been a point-per-game player when he's been healthy in 2021-22. He entered Saturday's tilt with 15 goals and 14 assists.

Vegas came into Saturday's action sitting outside of the postseason picture with a 39-29-4 record.