The Vegas Golden Knights will be in a must-win game when they face the Edmonton Oilers in the crucial Game 5 of the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The biggest question for the Paradise-based franchise is whether their star Mark Stone will be able to take the ice to help them try to rally back from a 1–3 series deficit.
It’s clear that Stone, captain of the Golden Knights, has been a key piece in the entire 2024–25 NHL campaign. During the regular season, he recorded 41 points (13 goals and 28 assists) in 58 games, standing out above the league average.
Stone’s possible absence, after suffering an upper-body injury in Game 3 against Oilers, could be a major blow to Las Vegas’ aspirations—especially playing at home. In the 25 games played at T-Mobile Arena, the veteran right wing has made a significant impact, recording 33 points (10 goals and 23 assists).
Is Mark Stone playing in Vegas tonight?
Mark Stone will not play tonight in Game 5 between the Golden Knights and the Oilers. According to B/R Open Ice on their X account (formerly Twitter), the veteran Las Vegas captain will not take the ice against Edmonton due to the injury he sustained in Game 3.
Stone’s absence from the lineup represents a significant loss for the Golden Knights as they face a critical series against the Oilers. His leadership and offensive skills will be essential to the team’s playoff aspirations.
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How did Stone get injured?
Stone’s upper-body injury occurred after a fall and an accidental collision with Corey Perry, forcing the Golden Knights captain to leave the game before the first intermission. During the 2025 playoffs, Stone had continued to show his value. The 33-year-old veteran had recorded 8 points (4 goals and 4 assists) in 7 playoff games.
