Vegas get some awful injury news on captain Mark Stone
Fun Fact: Mark Stone has never played a full NHL season.
www.hockeyfeed.comHere’s the latest on Mark Stone’s injury status.
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The latest updates in early March 2026 indicated Stone was dealing with an upper-body injury but that it was not expected to keep him out long, with the Vegas Golden Knights expressing confidence it was manageable and not highly alarming [source: The Hockey News; Las Vegas Golden Knights context].[1]
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By mid-March 2026, Stone described a side strain that forced him to miss about five games, noting it stemmed from general wear and travel fatigue rather than a serious back issue, and that he was expected to be ready for upcoming games after reshaping conditioning [source: Review-Journal; team quotes].[2]
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In mid-April 2026, Stone had skated in a noncontact jersey during practice after being diagnosed with a lacerated spleen earlier in the season, but no definitive return date was provided and medical clearance remained the determinant factor for a return to play [source: NHL.com injury status update].[3]
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Late February 2026, Stone left a game with an unspecified upper-body injury, with teams and outlets noting uncertainty about the exact injury and noting his history of injuries; updates suggested a potential return once evaluations were completed [source: various outlets including AJC, CBS Sports, and Rotoballer].[4][5][7]
If you want, I can pull the most recent official team updates or league injury reports and summarize any new statements about return-to-play timelines or potential playoff eligibility. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- The Hockey News article on Stone’s injury not being long-term.[1]
- Review-Journal update on the side strain and return timeline.[2]
- NHL.com injury status update on the lacerated spleen and practice progression.[3]
- AJC/CBSSports/Rotoballer reports on the undisclosed/upper-body injury and day-to-day status.[5][7][4]