Mark
Stone
R · VGK · Two-way · Elite
- PAL
- 100
- WAR
- 3.5
- Value
- 100
- PTS
- 73
2025-26№ 22 / 615
Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Mark Stone
#61RPlays: Right wing · 1% of faceoffs
Vegas Golden Knights
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : May 12, 1992 · Winnipeg, Canada
Drafted : 2010 · OTT · round 6, pick #178
Contract : $9,500,000 · 2019-20 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $9,000,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 11 |
| 2025-26 | Vegas Golden Knights | 60 | 28 | 45 | 73 | 9 |
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 66 | 19 | 48 | 67 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 56 | 16 | 37 | 53 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 43 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 10 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | 37 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 55 | 21 | 40 | 61 | 28 |
| 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 65 | 21 | 42 | 63 | 27 |
| 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| 2018-19 | Ottawa Senators | 59 | 28 | 34 | 62 | 22 |
| 2017-18 | Ottawa Senators | 58 | 20 | 42 | 62 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 71 | 22 | 32 | 54 | 25 |
| 2015-16 | Ottawa Senators | 75 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 38 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 80 | 26 | 38 | 64 | 14 |
| 2013-14 | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 785 | 269 | 457 | 726 | 249 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 |
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 129 | 48 | 49 | 97 | 50 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2022-23
Mark Stone: our analysis
2025-26 season: 60 GP, 28 G, 45 A, 73 PTS, +26 +/-, 19:13 TOI. WAR 3.5 (22nd of 615) · PAL 100, elite.
In 2025-26, Mark Stone, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 100 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 3.5 ranks 22nd among 615 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: possession (99, among the best in the league), defense (99, among the best in the league) and offense (98, among the best in the league).
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+3.9).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 95; his WAR went from 2.5 to 3.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 100 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Mark Stone's story
Raised in Winnipeg, Mark Stone learned the game in a hockey-rich environment and developed the physical edge and playmaking sense that would carry him through junior ranks. After a standout midget season that included participation at the Telus Cup, he joined the Brandon Wheat Kings and quickly became a top producer in the WHL.
Selected 178th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2010 draft, Stone kept rising in junior, posting 106 points in 2010–11 and 123 points the following year, honors that placed him on WHL all-star squads and earned the Brad Hornung Trophy. Ottawa brought him into their organization in 2012; he split time early between the NHL and Binghamton before establishing himself at the top level.
Stone broke through as a full-time NHL player in 2014–15, finishing tied with Johnny Gaudreau as the leading rookie scorer with 64 points and earning a Calder nomination. In Ottawa he became known for forcing turnovers, topping the league in takeaways for multiple seasons. At the 2019 trade deadline he was sent to the Vegas Golden Knights, who signed him to an eight-year extension; the team named him their first captain in 2021.
Injuries, especially a recurring back problem that required surgeries, interrupted parts of his tenure in Vegas, but Stone remained a key two-way presence and a Selke Trophy finalist. He returned for the 2023 playoff run and played a decisive role as Vegas captured the 2023 Stanley Cup, notably scoring a hat trick in the Cup-clinching Game 5 — a feat seldom seen in NHL finals.
On the ice, Stone blends offensive instincts with defensive responsibility. As a right winger he is valued for his puck retrievals, situational intelligence and ability to contribute both goals and defensive stability, traits that have defined his career from junior success through championship play.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:33
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:22
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:57
- Pts/GP
- 1.00
- EV points
- 8
- Hits
- 22
- Blocks
- 18
- Takeaways
- 7
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 36.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 33.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
74between 52 and 89 (80% range)
- Goals
- 32
- Assists
- 42
- Games
- 70
So far: 19 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.07 pts per game (last season: 1.22).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.95 in 23-24, 1.22 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 95 → 100
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 34: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 80 %
96
NHL elite
- SK
- Skating
- 56
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 70
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 87
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 67
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 62
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 77
- Confidence 58 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 89
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 93
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 87
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 91
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 88
- Confidence 33 %
- EX
- Experience
- 93
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating56
- Top speed (35 %)35.5 · 66
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.302 · 54
- Distance /60 (20 %)15.3 · 57
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.1 · 56
ST — Strength70
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.748 · 59
- Body mass (50 %)0.588 · 81
EN — Endurance87
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.5 · 87
- Total ice time (20 %)1,108 · 77
- Shift length (15 %)50.8 · 87
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.3 · 91
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.782 · 91
DU — Durability67
- Share of games played (100 %)0.752 · 67
CK — Checking62
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.472 · 62
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.257 · 65
- Season volume (10 %)3.466 · 65
FG — Fighting77
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.851 · 77
DI — Discipline89
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.064 · 88
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.365 · 92
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.74 · 73
PA — Passing93
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.4 · 95
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.716 · 88
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.225 · 85
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.964 · 97
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.885 · 90
SC — Scoring87
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.212 · 85
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.032 · 84
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.565 · 82
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)2.178 · 89
- xG per shot (10 %)0.089 · 93
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.1 · 70
DF — Defense91
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.173 · 94
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.163 · 84
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.289 · 93
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.103 · 87
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.314 · 79
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.7 · 86
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.565 · 79
PS — Penalty shot88
- Shootouts (60 %)31.3 · 62
- Penalty shots (40 %)30.2 · 93
EX — Experience93
- Career regular-season games (65 %)94
- Career playoff games (25 %)92
- NHL seasons (10 %)92
OV — Overall96
- SC · Scoring (28 %)87
- PA · Passing (22 %)93
- DF · Defense (18 %)91
- SK · Skating (12 %)56
- EN · Endurance (8 %)87
- DI · Discipline (5 %)89
- ST · Strength (4 %)70
- CK · Checking (3 %)62
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 96 | 56 | 87 | 91 |
| 2024-25 | 86 | 54 | 79 | 86 |
| 2023-24 | 85 | 53 | 81 | 84 |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 49 | 87 | 90 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
3.5
wins above replacement
22 of 615
PAL Rating
100/ 100
Performance · Elite
2 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
100/ 100
Exceptional value
9.50 M$ · expected PAL 75
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 99
- Defense
- 99
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- Offense
- 98
- Creation
- 96
- Shooting
- 97
- Possession
- 99
- Defense
- 99
- Discipline
- 97
- Power play
- 96
- Penalty kill
- 90
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VGK | 3.5 | 100 | 100 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 2.5 | 95 | 90 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.8 | 84 | 60 | 9.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.4 | 96 | 91 | 9.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
99/ 100
Elite
better than 99% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
90/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
99/ 100
Elite
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 3 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 88
- Shot selection
- 98
- Penalties drawn
- 44
- Puck management
- 4
Defense
- Takeaways
- 97
- Discipline
- 97
- Safe zone exits
- 57
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VGK | 99 | 90 | 99 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 96 | 63 | 98 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 95 | 66 | 96 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 99 | 88 | 99 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
3.5
wins above replacement
2.2 to 5.2 — 90% interval
22 of 615 forwards
+18.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +3.4
- EV defense
- +3.9
- Power play
- +2.2
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- +3.5
- Penalties
- +2.2
- Average → replacement
- +2.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VGK | 61 | 3.5 | 2.2 to 5.2 | 22/615 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 63 | 2.5 | 1.4 to 4.1 | 49/596 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 56 | 1.8 | 0.6 to 2.9 | 79/608 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 43 | 1.4 | 0.3 to 2.2 | 102/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 137.0 km/h67th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.5 km/h85th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1029th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 44.6 %77th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 82.3 km89th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.81 km88th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.5 %58th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.8 %82nd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 36.6 %84th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3581st percentile | 1098th percentile | 28.6 %98th percentile |
| High danger | 2195th percentile | 699th percentile | 28.6 %75th percentile |
| Mid range | 972nd percentile | 498th percentile | 44.4 %99th percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CHIMark Stone: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Mark Stone have in 2026-27?
Mark Stone has 10 goals and 19 points (9 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Mark Stone?
Mark Stone is 34 years old: he was born on May 13, 1992.
How tall is Mark Stone, and how much does he weigh?
Mark Stone is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Mark Stone from?
Canada: Mark Stone was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What team does Mark Stone play for?
Mark Stone plays for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, at R, wearing number 61.
Is Mark Stone injured?
No: Mark Stone is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Mark Stone?
Mark Stone produced 3.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 22nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 100 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Mark Stone make?
Mark Stone earns $9.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 100 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Mark Stone's contract end?
Mark Stone's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Mark Stone overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 100 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Mark Stone a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 22nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Mark Stone getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 95 in 2024-25 to 100 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Mark Stone played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Mark Stone has 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists).
What are Mark Stone's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Mark Stone has 785 games, 269 goals, 457 assists and 726 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 73 points in 60 games.
Where was Mark Stone drafted?
Mark Stone was drafted 178th overall (round 6) by Ottawa Senators in 2010.
Is Mark Stone better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 1.44 points per game at home (13 in 9 games) and 0.60 on the road (6 in 10 games).
How does Mark Stone perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Mark Stone has 129 games and 97 points in his career. His pace (0.75 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.92).
Which player is most similar to Mark Stone?
Seth Jarvis: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Seth Jarvis's page →Is Mark Stone a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 74 points in 2026-27, or 1.06 points per game.
Does Mark Stone have siblings?
Yes: his older brother Michael Stone (played in the NHL as a defenceman with the Calgary Flames), his brother‑in‑law Cody Ceci (plays for the Los Angeles Kings).
What is Mark Stone's nationality?
Mark Stone is Canadian. Internationally: Canada: Bronze at the 2012 World Junior Championship (Alberta), Gold at the 2016 World Championships, Silver at the 2019 IIHF World Championship (named alternate captain), Named to Canada's 2026 Olympic roster (announced December 31, 2025).
What awards has Mark Stone won?
Brad Hornung Trophy (WHL most sportsmanlike player), 2011–12 season ; WHL East First All‑Star Team, 2010–11 season ; Named one of Canada's three best players at the 2012 World Junior Championship (coaches' selection) ; Most Valuable Player of the 2019 IIHF World Championship (media selection).
How many championships has Mark Stone won?
1: Stanley Cup champion 2022–23 with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Where did Mark Stone play before turning pro?
Winnipeg Thrashers (Manitoba Midget 'AAA') — competed in the 2008 Telus Cup; Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), 2008–09 through 2011–12.
How many points is Mark Stone projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 74 points in 70 games in 2026-27 (52 to 89 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Vegas Golden Knights teammates
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