Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left Saturday night’s Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers following a dangerous collision with Corey Perry.
During the second period of the Golden Knights-Oilers tilt, Stone slid while trying to play the puck. Perry skated past Stone to retrieve the loose puck, with Stone colliding head-first against Perry’s leg.
Here’s a look at the play:
Stone still played three more shifts following the collision but ultimately left the game with a suspected head injury.
Renowned sports physician Dr. Harjas Grewal speculated that Stone could have suffered a concussion or a facial fracture. In either case, the Golden Knights could be without their captain for the remainder of the series.
While a facial fracture could mean that Mark Stone could return to the lineup sooner than expected, a concussion could mean four to five games off the ice. The Golden Knights would have to advance to the next round before getting their captain back.
There is no word on Mark Stone’s condition at the moment. He will likely be evaluated before further information is provided.
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Nestor credits the Leafs’ playoff runs in the early ’90s as having a lasting impact on him. His favorite players are Doug Gilmour and Mike Bossy, as he feels they were tough, talented leaders, while Pat Burns is his favorite coach of all time for always preaching a fast-paced game.
Growing up in Canada, it was natural for Nestor to become interested in ice hockey and he played Minor Hockey as a teenager, which has given him a unique perspective on the sport. Nestor has mastered the art of how to best present facts and he also has a knack for knowing which sources can be trusted, and which can’t for stories.
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