In the last minutes, the Vegas Golden Knights announced some very bad news to their fans.

Mark Stone's season is over.

He received a second back surgery and his absence is indefinite.

He should be placed on the long-term injured list, which will give the Golden Knights' GM room to trade and acquire an important element for the playoffs.

« Mark Stone had a successful back surgery last night and is expected to make a full recovery. He will be out of the lineup indefinitely."

- Vegas Golden Knights

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