Mark Stone Out Week-to-Week, Saad Joins Top Line

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is out week-to-week with a wrist injury after leaving Saturday’s 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the third period, coach Bruce Cassidy said. Stone had 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in six games and was on a six-game point streak, making his absence notable as the 4-0-2 Golden Knights prepare for Monday’s home game. Vegas will shuffle its lines in the short term, moving Brandon Saad to the top line and Ivan Barbashev to right wing, while the club awaits further medical updates. The 33-year-old has a long injury history, has not played 70 games in a season since 2018-19, and posted a career-best 67 points in 2024-25. Stone is making $9.5 million this season, is under contract through 2026-27, and remains among candidates for Canada’s 2026 Olympic team.