Mark Stone Injury: Updates on Senators Star's Wrist and Return

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.

Continue for updates.

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Stone Will Play in Game 2

Friday, April 17

The Senators reported that Stone will play Friday night.

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:

Per ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun, the 22-year-old winger did not participate in Ottawa's practice Thursday:

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:

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:

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.

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