Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left Friday night’s Game 3 of the second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center after suffering a lower-body injury that appeared to be a groin problem. Before his night was cut short, Stone had already made an impact with an assist on Shea Theodore’s goal 1:06 into the game.
Stone’s departure played out in plain view on the bench, where he slammed his stick as he headed down the tunnel and initially tried to return before being evaluated, according to the Las Vegas Review‑Journal. The outlet reports that Stone came back to the bench in the second period and was later seen skating during a media timeout while being further checked.
Early Goal, Then an Early Exit
The play-by-play credits Theodore’s opening tally at 1:06 with assists to Jack Eichel and Stone, confirming the captain’s direct contribution before he left the ice. CBS Sports captured the sequence in its game tracker and logged the box score activity surrounding Stone’s final shifts before the Golden Knights were forced into on-the-fly lineup adjustments in a tight playoff setting.
What This Means for Vegas
Stone, 33, is the Golden Knights’ captain and a key power-play presence, so losing his minutes would reshape Vegas’ top units and on-bench leadership, a dynamic the team has highlighted in its series coverage. The Vegas Golden Knights outline the series schedule, and the club will be watching for medical updates as Game 4 approaches on Monday in Anaheim.
