Mark Stone Returns to Action with the Golden Knights
The Golden Knights captain, Mark Stone, is back on the ice. After a wrist injury suffered last month, Stone will participate in the game against the Ottawa Senators. Stone, who had a promising start to the season, was placed on the injured list on October 20. Before the injury, he accumulated 13 points in his first six games.Stone has been training with the Golden Knights’ affiliate team in the American Hockey League in Henderson.It’s good to have his energy back. He’s good on the bench. He’s a leader. It’s nice to have him back. He makes our team better.
Bruce Cassidy, Coach
Although Stone was on the first line before the injury, he will play in the center of the third line against the Senators, with Mitch Marner moving to the wing. Braeden Bowman, a 22-year-old rookie, will remain on the first line with Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. Bowman has scored four goals and two assists in seven games. Coach Cassidy doesn’t rule out the possibility of Stone returning to the first line in the future.If I didn’t have that, I’d probably be looking more at Friday. Everything is healed. I had the practices I needed. I’m ready to play.
Mark Stone
Stone will replace Bowman on the first power-play unit, which went 9-for-24 when Stone was in the lineup. Afterward, the Golden Knights converted just three of their next 34 opportunities. However, they have experienced a resurgence with Bowman in the power play, achieving 6 of 19 in the last six games. This is not the first time Stone, 33 years old, has suffered injuries in recent seasons. Last season he played 66 games, his most since the 2018-19 season.Let’s try it this way to start. They could both see tonight.
Bruce Cassidy, Coach
Every injury is frustrating. I don’t enjoy rehabilitating. Unfortunately, I’ve become good at it. I understand the best way to do it, but no rehabilitation is fun. I don’t wish it on anyone. I’m excited to be back.
Mark Stone
