Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Placed on long-term injured reserve
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Stone (wrist) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Stone was injured Oct. 18, and the move to long-term injured reserve gives the Golden Knights extra cap space. Stone was off to a great start with two goals and 11 assists in only six games, and he is still tied for second in NHL scoring, three points behind teammate Jack Eichel.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Heads to IR
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Stone (wrist) was put on injured reserve Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Stone was deemed week-to-week earlier Monday, and his placement on IR will now free up a roster spot for the Golden Knights. The right-shot winger sustained a wrist injury during Saturday's 6-1 win over the Flames, and he shouldn't be expected to return to the lineup anytime soon. Tanner Laczynski, Raphael Lavoie and Jonas Rondbjerg are candidates to be called up from AHL Henderson as a result of Stone being sidelined.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Considered week-to-week
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Stone (undisclosed) is week-to-week, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic on Monday.
After suffering an injury in Saturday's 6-1 win over Calgary, Stone didn't participate in Monday's morning skate and won't play against the Hurricanes. He also won't travel with the Golden Knights for the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Saturday against Florida. Stone's lengthy injury history could make Vegas cautious with his recovery. He has amassed two goals, 13 points and 19 shots on net through six outings this season. Due to Stone's absence, Brandon Saad will move up to the top line against Carolina on Monday.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Exits late in win
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Stone (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Flames in the third period, and there was no update on his status from head coach Bruce Cassidy after the contest, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Stone was on fire prior to getting hurt in the third period. He had his first two goals of the season and two assists in the game, with three of those four points coming on the power play. Stone is up to 13 points and 19 shots on net through six outings this season. Given his injury history, the lack of an update on his status is at least moderately concerning. More information should come before Monday's game versus the Hurricanes, which is the Golden Knights' last one at home ahead of a three-game road trip that begins next Saturday.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Keeps up hot playmaking start
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Stone logged three assists, including one on the power play and one while shorthanded, in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.
Stone remains on zero goals, having come up empty on 15 shots, but he's creating chances for his teammates with nine assists in five games. The 33-year-old did it in all situations, helping out on all three of the Golden Knights' tallies in the second period Thursday. Stone has shot at least 12.5 percent in each of the last six seasons, so his puck luck will turn around eventually, especially if he maintains a high shot volume.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Dishes two more helpers
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Stone produced two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.
Stone set up goals by Pavel Dorofeyev and Jack Eichel, both of which were equalizers. That's four helpers in two games to begin the year for Stone, with three of those assists coming on the power play. The 33-year-old winger continues to be a significant part of the Golden Knights' top six and first power-play unit. He's looking like more of a playmaker, which follows a trend from the last two years, but there's no arguing with his production so far in 2025-26.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Records two assists Wednesday
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Stone registered two power-play assists, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings.
Stone won't be the top winger for Vegas anymore now that Mitch Marner is in town, but the former can still be quite effective in a middle-six role. The 33-year-old Stone put up 67 points in 66 regular-season outings in 2024-25, his highest total in both production and games played in his six full campaigns with the Golden Knights. For now, Stone is playing on the second line, though his spot on the first power-play unit should be enough to give his offense a boost as he tries to reach the 20-goal mark for the first time since 2020-21.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Back to full health
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Stone (upper body) is fully healthy to begin training camp, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Stone missed the end of the Golden Knights' postseason run in 2024-25 due to an upper-body injury, but he recovered during the offseason and should be fully available heading into the 2025-26 regular season. The 33-year-old appeared in 66 regular-season games last season, his highest mark since the 2018-19 campaign. He logged 19 goals, 48 assists, 42 blocked shots and 32 hits while averaging 19:15 of ice time, and he should maintain a top-six role during the 2025-26 season.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Not playing Wednesday
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Stone (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday in Game 5 versus the Oilers, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
The Golden Knights will face elimination without their captain, as Stone continues to be bothered by a lingering injury. He was also a game-time decision for Game 4 but was able to play in that contest. He'll need his teammates to dig deep for a win Wednesday, though it's unclear if Stone will be available should the Golden Knights force Game 6, which would be Friday in Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Doubtful for Game 5
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Stone (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 5 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per SinBin.vegas.
Stone was questionable for Game 4 on Monday, but he ended up logging 21:42 of ice time in that 3-0 loss to the Oilers. It's not clear if what will potentially keep him out of Wednesday's clash is the same injury or a new problem. Stone has four goals and eight points in 10 playoff appearances this year. If he can't play, then Cole Schwindt will likely draw into the lineup for the first time in the 2025 postseason.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Available for Game 4 in Edmonton
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Stone (upper body) will play in Game 4 against the Oilers on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stone was nicked up in Saturday's 4-3 win in Game 3, but he won't miss any time after being deemed a game-time decision Monday. The right-shot winger will fill his usual first-line role in addition to linking up with No. 1 power-play unit. Stone has generated two goals and two helpers in this second-round series versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Game-time decision
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Stone (upper body) will be a game-time call for Game 4 versus Edmonton on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stone logged only 5:54 of playing time in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3. However, he was on the top line and first power-play unit in Monday's morning skate, indicating he could be in the lineup for Game 4. Stone has accounted for four goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and nine hits across nine appearances this postseason. If Stone and Brandon Saad (lower body) are unavailable for Monday's matchup, Cole Schwindt or Alexander Holtz could be in the lineup versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Considered day-to-day
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Stone (upper body) won't skate Sunday and is day-to-day ahead of Monday's Game 4 matchup versus Edmonton, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
The Golden Knights remain hopeful that Stone will be available to play Monday after he sustained an injury in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3. The 32-year-old forward has four goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and nine hits through nine outings this postseason. If Stone and Brandon Saad (lower body) are unavailable for Game 4 on Monday, Cole Schwindt or Alexander Holtz could be in the lineup versus Edmonton.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Adds two power-play helpers
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Stone logged two power-play assists in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.
Stone has two goals and two assists over the first two contests in the second round. The winger is up to four goals, eight points (three on the power play), 19 shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over eight playoff outings. While he struggled to score early in the postseason, the Golden Knights' leaky defense and goaltending has undermined Stone's productive offense of late.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Two goals in Game 1 loss
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Stone scored twice, including once on the power play, and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.
Stone got credit for the first goal on a double-deflection, and he added a second tally on a feed from Jack Eichel. That was the extent of the Golden Knights' offense in the series opener for the second round, and the Oilers pulled off another comeback win. Stone has warmed up after starting the playoffs cold -- he has four goals and two assists over his last four games. The winger has added 18 shots on net, nine hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over seven playoff outings.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Pots series-winner Thursday
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Stone scored the game-winning goal and added an assist Thursday in the Golden Knights' 3-2 victory over the Wild in Game 6 of their first-round series.
The veteran winger camped out front of the Minnesota net late in the third period and redirected a Brayden McNabb feed to produce the series-winning goal. Stone failed to crack the scoresheet through his first three playoff games, but over the last three contests, all Vegas wins, he's collected two goals and four points. He'll look to stay locked in when the Knights take on the Oilers in the second round.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Nets first goal of series
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Stone scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.
Stone has a point in each of the last two games since he snapped a six-game skid. The first-period goal was his first tally of the postseason. Stone has added 12 shots on net, nine hits, six blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over five playoff appearances in a top-six role.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Ends slump with helper
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Stone notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild in Game 4.
Stone ended a six-game slide, which also saw him sit out two contests for rest. The 32-year-old's postseason is off to a sluggish start with one helper, nine shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over four games. Despite his struggles, he remains in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit, giving him a good chance to turn things around if the Golden Knights can get control of this first-round series, which is tied at 2-2 after Saturday.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Expected to return for Game 1
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Stone (rest) is slated to return for Game 1 of Vegas' first-round series against Minnesota on Sunday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Stone skipped the final two games of the regular season so that he'd be rested for the playoffs. He recorded 19 goals and 67 points in 66 regular-season outings in 2024-25. Stone is projected to start the playoffs on the first line alongside Ivan Barbashev and Jack Eichel.
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Golden Knights' Mark Stone: Resting again
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Stone (rest) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the Canucks.
Stone will rest a second straight game to end the regular season. He concludes with 19 goals and 67 points over 66 appearances in one of his strongest campaigns yet. Assuming there's no underlying injury, Stone should be in action for Game 1 of the playoffs versus the Wild.
