Vegas captain Mark Stone available for Game 1

Vegas Golden Knights announced that Mark Stone is switched on from long-term injured reserve and can take part in Game 1 versus Winnipeg Jets in the 1^st round of NHL playoffs.

The Golden Knights have confirmed that captain Mark Stone WILL play in Game 1 against the Jets! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/nOAEwgzhlt

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 17, 2023

Stone has been missing from the ice since January 12^th and had back surgery on January 31^st.

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Mark has 17 goals and 38 points in 43 matches in the regular season – he was the team’s 2^nd best player when he was playing.

Golden Knights captain scored 23 goals and gave 27 assists in 73 NHL playoff matches.

Vegas clinched the 1^st place in the West even with the absence of Stone for most of the time this year.

The 1^st match of the team in the series against the Winnipeg Jets will be on Tuesday.