Golden Knights' Stone returns to lineup vs. Canucks

The Vegas Golden Knights have their captain back.

Mark Stone returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. He registered an assist and played almost 19 minutes en route to Vegas' 7-4 victory.

The 29-year-old had been sidelined with a lower-body injury since Oct. 14. He was seemingly in some discomfort after taking a shot in the offensive zone against the Los Angeles Kings and was helped to the locker room.

Though the details surrounding Stone's ailment were unclear, he was able to avoid surgery.

Stone took part in line rushes alongside Chandler Stephenson and Evgenii Dadonov earlier Saturday, according to The Athletic's Jesse Granger.

The winger's return is welcome news for the battered Golden Knights and their top line, which is also missing Max Pacioretty who is week-to-week with a fractured foot.

Stone has put up four assists in three games so far this season. The Golden Knights are now 9-6-0 to start the year.