Olofsson Injured on Boarding Hit; Stone Fights in Vegas Win
Victor Olofsson was helped off the ice in the third period after Seattle's Ben Meyers boarded him from behind. Meyers received a five-minute major and a game misconduct, and Mark Stone fought Brandon Montour shortly afterward. Stone's fight completed a Gordie Howe hat trick in Vegas's 6-2 victory.
Olofsson left at 8:03 of the third. Vegas led 5-1 and had a power play when Meyers received a major for boarding plus a game misconduct. Olofsson had two goals that night and four in four games; Jack Eichel and a trainer assisted him to the bench.
Stone fought Montour about a minute later during a 5-on-3. Stone had already assisted on Tomas Hertl’s first-period power-play goal and scored shorthanded, completing his first Gordie Howe hat trick. Later, Marc Gatcomb and Ryan Winterton fought, and the clubs totaled 65 penalty minutes.
The injury may affect the Golden Knights’ lineup and Olofsson’s strong start, while fans and teammates could feel concern about player safety. If his absence lasts, Vegas’ scoring depth and power play may shift. The incident could also renew broader conversations about boarding and player protection, though any rule or disciplinary response remains uncertain.