Do you want to know what’s extremely underrated, Vegas Golden Knights fans? Waking up to a set of clear nostrils, especially after experiencing a devastating cold. A shootout win is also underrated, considering the Golden Knights haven’t had many wins in this category. However, one player’s return has been severely undervalued.

That would be Mark Stone, whose points production has been as refreshing as cleaning spark plugs and making them brand spankin’ new. He has a point in every game since his return (two goals and two assists), igniting a Golden Knights team that desperately need a spark.

In the midst of a new goaltender joining the Golden Knights (and winning!), the Captain has taken a surprising seat back. He’s quietly bolstered the Golden Knights’ offense and has even done something that not many people would expect him to do: shoot the puck.

Yes, Stone has 10 shots since returning. However, he didn’t have a shot against the San Jose Sharks, which drastically skews those numbers. He had an all-out game against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, registering five shots and an assist. You know, I’m starting to think this whole “Flying Under The Radar” gig works out extremely well for him.

Mark Stone’s return continues to electrify the Vegas Golden Knights

I always talked about how important Mark Stone was to the Golden Knights’ offense. He’s as important as brushing your teeth or taking a shower before going out. You just need to do these things to live a healthy, productive life.

But his impact hasn’t just helped the Golden Knights at an even-strength level. It’s also the power play that has benefitted. Since the Captain made his silent, yet glorious, return, the Golden Knights have scored on 25% of their power plays.

Of course, this is something that has been alluded to with Stone. He’s great at setting up plays and can be used in many ways. That includes being up top and adding more size alongside the goal. It’s no wonder that he has 53 goals and 118 assists on the power play during his career.

In fact, the stats speak volumes to how important he was to the unit. While Stone was out, the Golden Knights had a power play percentage of 16.9%. Without a player who sees the ice well, how would the Golden Knights ever function?

Therefore, this is why Stone’s return matters more than people realize. The Captain knows how to pick apart opposing defenses and can energize the special teams unit. Without him, the Golden Knights don’t have that juice, turning into week-old Welch’s Grape Juice. Nobody likes that, especially in the morning.