Mark Stone Returns, But the Golden Knights Fall to the Senators
Las Vegas – Mark Stone, captain of the Golden Knights, returned to the ice after being out for more than a month due to a wrist injury. He scored a tying goal in the third period on Wednesday, but Vegas suffered a 4-3 defeat in the penalty shootout against the Ottawa Senators. Vegas now has a 1-8 record in overtime games. Although the Golden Knights have earned points in seven of eight games, four of them have been overtime losses. Stone, who was placed on the injured list on October 20, had accumulated 13 points in his first six games before the injury.Stone was skating with the Golden Knights affiliate in the American Hockey League in Henderson, Nevada.It’s good to have his energy back. He’s good on the bench. He’s a leader. It’s good to have him back. He makes our team better.
Bruce Cassidy, coach
Stone, who before the injury played on the top line, was placed in the center of the third line against the Senators, with Mitch Marner moving to the wing. Braeden Bowman, a 22-year-old rookie, remained on the top line with Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. This was not the first time that Stone, 33 years old, has suffered injuries in recent seasons. He played 66 games last season, his highest amount since the 2018-19 season.If I hadn’t had that, I’d probably be thinking more about Friday. Everything is healed. I had the practices I needed. I’m ready to play.
Mark Stone
Every injury is frustrating. I don’t enjoy rehabilitation. 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
