Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:04pm

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Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is a game-time decision for Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Stone missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. He took part in morning skate in a non-contact role but was a full participant in line rushes and power play drills, indicating he could make his return.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights went 1-4 in the five games Stone missed and dropped to third place in the Pacific Division. Stone has been the team’s most important forward, with 60 points in 43 games despite missing 16 games earlier this season with a broken finger.

The details

Stone suffered the injury late in the first period of the Knights’ 5-0 loss in Pittsburgh on March 1 following a light check from Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. Should Stone return, it would round out the Knights’ forward group, with Tomas Hertl moving back to second-line center and Mitch Marner returning to right wing. Braeden Bowman, who replaced Stone on the top line, would move to the third line.

On March 1, Stone suffered the upper-body injury late in the first period against the Penguins.Stone has missed the last five games due to the injury.
The players

Mark Stone

The Golden Knights’ captain who has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury.

Kris Letang

The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman who delivered the light check that led to Stone’s injury.

Bruce Cassidy

The Golden Knights’ head coach who said Stone is a game-time decision for Thursday’s game against the Penguins.

Tomas Hertl

The Golden Knights’ center who will move back to second-line center if Stone returns.

Mitch Marner

The Golden Knights’ right winger who will move back to his usual position if Stone returns.

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What they’re saying

“He hasn’t been ruled out, and he hasn’t been ruled in. We’ll make that decision tonight.”

— Bruce Cassidy, Golden Knights head coach (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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