Are you ready, Vegas Golden Knights fans? I said, ARE. YOU. READY??? I have some good news regarding the whereabouts of Golden Knights Captain Mark Stone. John Tortorella confirmed in a press conference that the forward will play in Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche.
John Tortorella says Mark Stone is IN tonight for Game 3.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 24, 2026
Yes, Stone might not be 100% for the rest of the series. However, the stats show why the Captain matters for the Golden Knights. They have a record of 31-17-2 this regular season with the Canadian Olympian in the lineup. He moves the offensive attack and can set himself up for potent high-danger chances.
But that's not all. Stone has 28 goals and 45 assists during the regular season, averaging 1.22 points per game. This postseason, he has three goals and four assists in nine games, with all three goals coming on the power play. Read that again, dear reader.
All three goals are coming on the power play. That's crucial because the Golden Knights haven't had the best of luck on the man advantage early. The good news is they have the league's fourth-best power play during the playoffs (24.4%). But that came with Vegas scoring a power play goal in six straight games entering Game 2. Overall, they have a power play percentage of 31.6% out of 19 opportunities in their last seven games.
Imagine how much better the unit gets with its leader back. The Golden Knights would add more size and offensive output with Stone back. They can set up some quality high-danger chances, going through more plays to ensure the unit flows. Also, imagine how much it benefits players like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner.
With questions lingering around the Avalanche and Cale Makar, the latest Mark Stone news comes at the perfect time. Vegas is up 2-0 in the Western Conference Final and need to put a stranglehold on a wounded animal. That means adding your leader to the lineup and going to town, even if he isn't at his healthiest.
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