Knights preview: Original Misfit returns to Las Vegas
Mark Stone set to make season debut as Knights host Flyers
After missing the first 20 games of the season with a back injury, Mark Stone is set to make his season debut for the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers. Stone, who was acquired by the Knights in a trade with the Ottawa Senators in February 2019, is one of the team's top players and is expected to make an immediate impact on the ice.
The Knights are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Vegas led 2-0 in the third period but allowed two goals in the final five minutes of regulation. The Knights are now 9-9-2 on the season and are in fifth place in the Pacific Division.
The Flyers are coming off a 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. Philadelphia is now 10-7-3 on the season and is in third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Knights will be looking to get back on track against the Flyers. Vegas has lost three of its last four games and is just 2-4-1 in its last seven games.
The Flyers will be looking to continue their winning ways. Philadelphia has won two of its last three games and is 4-2-1 in its last seven games.
The Knights and Flyers will face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. PT. The game will be televised on AT&T SportsNet and ESPN+.
Key matchup: Mark Stone vs. Ivan Provorov
Stone is one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL. He is a skilled offensive player who can also play defense. Provorov is a young, up-and-coming defenseman who is one of the Flyers' top players.
Stone will be looking to make an impact in his season debut. He will be playing on a line with Jack Eichel and William Karlsson. Provorov will be tasked with trying to shut down Stone and the Knights' top line.
The matchup between Stone and Provorov will be one of the key matchups in the game.
Other key matchups
- Jack Eichel vs. Kevin Hayes
- William Karlsson vs. Travis Konecny
- Shea Theodore vs. Tony DeAngelo
Prediction
The Knights are the home team and they have one of the best players in the NHL returning to their lineup. Vegas should be able to get the win against the Flyers.
Knights 3, Flyers 2
