Mark Stone will not play in tonight's scheduled matchups, with Brandon Saad set to take his spot in the active lineup, according to @Sportsnet. The announcement regarding the roster change was made by John Tortorella earlier today.
The news comes as Sportsnet prepares to begin its coverage of Day XXIII of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The broadcast is slated to start in 10 minutes and will be available for streaming to national audiences via Sportsnet+. The evening's lineup features two key playoff contests.
The first game on the schedule is a Game 3 clash between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. Following the conclusion of that game, Sportsnet will transition to Game 4 coverage featuring the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks. Stone's scratch and the addition of Saad are the primary updates ahead of tonight's double-header.
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