Do you want something to uplift your day, dear reader? Are you looking for something to wash the taste out of your mouth after that devastating 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars? Well, look no further because the Vegas Golden Knights were greeted with the best sight possible: Mark Stone.
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— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) March 12, 2026
If you want further perspective on how important Stone is for the Golden Knights, they have a record of 8-9-5 this season without him. The Captain has 21 goals and 39 assists in 2025-26, averaging 1.40 points per game (sixth in the NHL).
The Golden Knights start a four-game homestand on Thursday, playing against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's the start of a tough homestand, where Vegas will face off against the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth. Having Stone back will bring smiles to the fans' faces in more ways than one.
For one, you're getting one of the best offensive players on the team this season. Stone has done terrific work with the top units this season and has continued thriving with his linemates, Ivan Barbashev and Jack Eichel. But you're also getting a leader on the roster, helping the Golden Knights recalibrate.
It's something that Vegas desperately needed, especially after the team had only one goal in the past seven games. With Stone back in the fold, you have a voice that can steer the team back in the right direction.
Stone is the exact boost that the Golden Knights need right now. He's a big-time player who thrived in the Olympics. If the Golden Knights are serious about turning things around, having your Captain back is a great start.