Stone of Golden Knights out indefinitely after back surgery

Vegas captain has 38 points in 43 games, expected to make full recovery

Mark Stone for surgery story

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Mark Stone is out indefinitely for the Vegas Golden Knights after having back surgery Tuesday.

Stone, who is Vegas' captain, sustained the injury in a 4-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Jan. 12. The 30-year-old forward has 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists) in 43 games this season.
The Golden Knights said in a statement that Stone began rehabilitation shortly after the injury but suffered a setback. It was then determined that surgery was the best course of action.
He is expected to make a full recovery.

The guys on the status of Mark Stone's injury

Prior to the injury against the Panthers, Stone had not missed a game this season after being limited to 37 games last season, when he missed 26 games for a back injury that also led to surgery on May 19, 2022.
Vegas (29-18-4) is in third place in the Pacific Division, one point behind the Seattle Kraken for first.
Stone has 514 points (196 goals, 318 assists) in 584 regular-season games with the Golden Knights and Ottawa Senators, and 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) in 73 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

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