Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been named the NHL’s first star of the week.
With two goals and six assists in just three games, it’s easy to understand why Stone was given this honour. He currently leads the NHL in points and assists with 17 points and 13 assists.
Per the NHL’s press release about Stone:
“Stone recorded multiple points in each of his three appearances, leading the NHL with 2-6—8 overall and 1-3—4 on the power play to lift the Golden Knights (6-2-1, 13 points) into first place in the Pacific Division on the strength of a perfect week. Stone posted 1-2—3, highlighted by his 39th career game-winning goal (and 20th w/ VGK), in a 6-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings Oct. 22. He then collected a pair of assists as Vegas rallied from a trio of deficits to defeat his former team, the Ottawa Senators, 6-4 in a Nevada Day matinee on Oct. 25. Stone finished the week with 1-2—3, his 39th career three-point performance (and 20th w/ VGK), in a 7-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks Oct. 26. The 32-year-old Stone, who captained Vegas to the Stanley Cup in 2022-23, tops the NHL with 4-13—17 through nine total contests this season. He also shares the League lead in assists (13) and power-play points (7).”
Stone’s hot start easily has him on pace to eclipse his career-high of 64 points. Known more as a two-way winger, Stone’s offensive game has been taken to another level this season, skating alongside Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. Eichel was named third star of the week for his performances during the opening week of the season.
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Juuse Saros, goaltender of the Nashville Predators was named second star of the week followed by Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene. Saros finished with two wins, one shutout, a .968 SV% and a 1.00 GAA. Duchene recorded three goals and six points in three games.
Stone’s offensive explosion has been needed, and he and the organization will hope he can stay healthy and continue his play across all 82 games.
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