Latest News About Mark Stone Injury

Here’s the latest on Mark Stone’s injury situation.

• Summary: Stone has been dealing with an upper-body injury and a strain, with the Vegas Golden Knights managing his return timeline as “not alarmingly serious” and focusing on gradual progress rather than a long absence.[1][2]

• Recent update timeline:

  • March 6, 2026: Knights GM said the injury was “manageable” and not expected to cause a lengthy absence; Stone had been out for several games and on injured reserve.[1]
  • March 12, 2026: Stone described a side strain, attributed to travel and schedule strain; he missed five games but was hopeful to return soon and played in the following week’s games.[2]
  • April 12, 2026: Stone returned to practice in a red noncontact jersey; no definitive return date published, with medical clearance still a factor; the team remained cautious about when he could return to full contact.[3]

• Context: Stone has a well-documented history of injuries and has missed significant time in past seasons, which makes teams and fans cautious about any return date.[4][5]

• Current status (as of mid-April 2026): He was practicing in noncontact gear with potential for a gradual return; no official timetable for full clearance or return to full contact was provided at that time.[3]

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Citations:

• The Hockey News: Stone’s injury not considered long-term (March 6, 2026).[1]
• Review-Journal reporting on side strain and timeline in mid-March 2026.[2]
• NHL.com status update on practice and unclear return timeline (April 12, 2026).[3]
• Additional context on Stone’s injury history and prior absences.[5][4]