Forward Mark Stone has been a revelation for the Ottawa Senators this season, but the sudden star's status for the remainder of the Sens' first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens was knocked into question after he injured his wrist in Game 1. He will be back for Game 2.
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Stone Will Play in Game 2
Friday, April 17
The Habs' 4-3 win in Game 1 over the Senators Wednesday was playoff hockey at its finest, but it wasn't without controversy as Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban slashed Stone in the wrist.
As a result of that play, Stone suffered a microfracture, according to the Sens' official Twitter account:
Ottawa Senators @SenatorsInjury update: #Sens Mark Stone has suffered a microfracture of his right wrist & his availability for the series is unknown at this time.
Per ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun, the 22-year-old winger did not participate in Ottawa's practice Thursday:
Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrunNo Mark Stone out there for Senators practice
Subban received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the slash, and Stone believes he had intent to injure, according to Ian Mendes of TSN 1200:
Ian Mendes @ian_mendesMark Stone on Subban slash: "He tried targeting me a few times after face-offs in the first period. He knew what he was doing."
Senators general manager Bryan Murray talked on Thursday about the injury, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun and the Senators' official Twitter feed:
Bruce Garrioch @SunGarriochMurray says Stone is very questionable for the series. Has fracture and ligament damage. #Sens
Ottawa Senators @Senators"We knew before the game was over that he was trying to play hurt." - #Sens GM Bryan Murray on Stone returning to the line-up last night
Stone was a huge key to Ottawa's miraculous run to the playoffs as he registered 26 goals and 64 points to pace all rookies during the regular season.
Having him back in the fray for Game 2 could provide a tremendous boost to Ottawa's offense.
