The Vegas Golden Knights received some unfortunate news this week as their captain, Mark Stone, has been sidelined “week-to-week” due to an upper-body injury. Stone, who has been a key player for the Golden Knights since being acquired in a trade with the Ottawa Senators in 2019, will be sorely missed on the ice.
Stone’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, as he has been a consistent offensive threat and a strong leader both on and off the ice. In 40 games this season, Stone has tallied 18 goals and 22 assists for a total of 40 points, ranking him second on the team in scoring.
The Golden Knights will need to rely on their depth and resilience to make up for Stone’s absence. Players like Max Pacioretty, Jonathan Marchessault, and William Karlsson will need to step up and take on a larger role in Stone’s absence.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, but the Golden Knights will need to adapt and overcome this setback in order to continue their push for a playoff spot. The team currently sits in third place in the Pacific Division with a record of 24-15-2, and will need to continue to play at a high level in order to secure a spot in the postseason.
While it is unclear exactly how long Stone will be out of the lineup, the Golden Knights and their fans will be eagerly awaiting his return. In the meantime, the team will need to come together and rally around each other in order to continue their pursuit of a Stanley Cup championship.
