Alex Pietrangelo has stepped away from the Vegas Golden Knights for health reasons and his return is uncertain.

Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away from hockey due to serious hip injuries, he and the team announced Monday evening. In a team-released statement, Pietrangelo said the “likelihood is low” that he will be able to play again, but he hasn’t officially retired.

Alex Pietrangelo announced on Monday that he will be stepping away from the Vegas Golden Knights for health reasons.