Golden Knights Stumble After Olympic Break

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Vegas Golden Knights hold first place in the Pacific Division, but they are stumbling badly after the 2026 Winter Olympic break. Their captain, Mark Stone, left yesterday's five-nothing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins early in the first period, with an other body injury from A. Stick to his arm and shoulder. As their second leading score with 60 points, the status is the top concern heading into this week. The team is gone just four wins, seven losses, and two ties over their last 13 games. Key stars like Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifen return with gold medals from Team USA, while Stone, Mitch Marner, and Shae Theodore brought back silver from Team Canada. Coach Bruce Cassidy says they need to shake off the rust fast to get back on track. Fans in the front office are anxious about Stone, given his past injury issues, with updates expected today. His potential absence could hurt a squad already fighting inconsistency. On a brighter note, Mitch Marner hit his 800th

1:05career NHL point last week, making him the eighth fastest active player to reach it. Thomas Hurtle also nashed his 600th point recently. Vegas faces a tough stretch ahead, starting with back-to-back road games tomorrow in Buffalo at 7pm Eastern against the Sabers, then wins they in. Detroit at 7pm Eastern versus the Red Wings. They return home Friday for Minnesota at 10pm Eastern, followed by Sunday's division battle with Edmonton at 9.30pm Eastern. DNN is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-N-S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.