Mark Stone’s status for the Golden Knights’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is yet to be determined. He has been sidelined for five games after suffering an upper-body injury in the match against Pittsburgh on March 1. According to Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, a final decision will be made closer to the game.
Stone has recorded 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) across 43 games, placing him third in team scoring. He trails Jack Eichel (72 points) and Mitch Marner (65).
Sabres Debut New Acquisitions
Tanner Pearson and Luke Schenn both featured for the Sabres in their game against the Washington Capitals. Pearson, a forward, and Schenn, a defenseman, were acquired in separate deals with the Jets before the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday.
Pearson has 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 52 games this season. Schenn has seven points (one goal, six assists) in 46 games.
Forward Alex Tuch (lower body) did not play, having missed the final minutes of Buffalo’s 6-3 win against the San Jose Sharks.
Carlson Set for Ducks Debut
John Carlson is scheduled to make his debut for the Ducks this weekend. The defenseman was acquired from the Washington Capitals on March 5. The Capitals received a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in 2027 as part of the trade.
Carlson has not played since February 5 due to a lower-body injury. He will feature either at the Ottawa Senators on Saturday or the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Carlson has 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 55 games this season.
Panthers and Avalanche Updates
Sam Reinhart played for the Panthers against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was rested in the Panthers’ 4-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday due to soft tissue issues. Forwards Carter Verhaeghe (tightness) and Anton Lundell (rest after playing in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026) did not play against Columbus.
Defenseman Mike Benning made his NHL debut for the Panthers, replacing Uvis Balinskis (upper-body injury) and paired with Niko Mikkola.
Ross Colton will not play for the Avalanche against the Seattle Kraken. He sustained an upper-body injury during Colorado’s 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
- Mark Stone is a game-time decision.
- Tanner Pearson and Luke Schenn debuted for the Sabres.
- John Carlson will debut for the Ducks this weekend.
Carlson is expected to play either Saturday at Ottawa or Sunday at Montreal.