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Mark Stone Returns to Boost Golden Knights' Lineup

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, returned on November 26 after a wrist injury.
He participated in the morning skate and will play on the second line with Marner and Howden.
Before his injury, Stone had 13 points in six games.
In his absence, the Golden Knights won six of 16 games.
Bruce Cassidy said Stone's leadership and energy will strengthen the team before facing the Ottawa Senators.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 NHL Expansion Draft on June 21 allowed the Vegas Golden Knights to join the league, selecting 30 players from existing teams. This marked the first expansion since 2000 and set the stage for the Knights' historic inaugural season, where they achieved the best record for a debuting team in North American sports, culminating in a Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2018.

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Story summary

Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, returned on November 26 after a wrist injury.
He participated in the morning skate and will play on the second line with Marner and Howden.
Before his injury, Stone had 13 points in six games.
In his absence, the Golden Knights won six of 16 games.
Bruce Cassidy said Stone's leadership and energy will strengthen the team before facing the Ottawa Senators.

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