Mark Stone Ruled Out for Game 1 Against Avalanche

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone will not play in Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury. Although Stone participated in an on-ice session with the team's scratches earlier Wednesday morning, signaling a progression in his recovery, he remains sidelined for the series opener. Head coach John Tortorella has not provided further details regarding his specific injury status or return timeline.