New Player for Vegas Golden Knights

May 10, 2026, 21:37
USSports

Introduction

Mark Stone is the captain of the Vegas Golden Knights. He cannot play in Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Main Body

Mark Stone has a leg injury. He got hurt in Game 3. He is a very good player. He helped the team win the big cup in 2023. Coach John Tortorella needs a new player. He chose Brandon Saad. He did not choose Reilly Smith. Brandon Saad is an experienced player. He won two championships before. This is his first game of the 2026 playoffs.

Conclusion

Vegas is winning the series 2-1. Brandon Saad will play because Mark Stone is hurt.

Learning

⚡ The 'Past' Power

Look at how the story changes from now to before. To reach A2, you must see the difference between these two types of past actions:

1. The 'Finished' Action (Specific time)

  • He got hurt in Game 3.
  • He helped the team win... in 2023.

→ Rule: Use these when you name the exact moment it happened.

2. The 'Experience' Action (General time)

  • He won two championships before.

→ Rule: Use this when the exact date isn't important, only the fact that it happened in the past.

Quick Comparison Table

WordMeaningExample from Text
IsNowHe is a very good player.
Was/GotThenHe got hurt.
WillFutureBrandon Saad will play.

Vocabulary Learning

captain (n.)
a person who leads a team
Example:Mark Stone is the captain of the Vegas Golden Knights.
injury (n.)
damage to a part of the body
Example:Mark Stone has a leg injury.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He got hurt in Game 3.
player (n.)
someone who plays a sport
Example:Brandon Saad is an experienced player.
team (n.)
a group working together
Example:He helped the team win the big cup.
cup (n.)
a trophy awarded for winning
Example:He helped the team win the big cup.
coach (n.)
a person who trains a team
Example:Coach John Tortorella needs a new player.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:Coach John Tortorella needs a new player.
experienced (adj.)
having skill from practice
Example:Brandon Saad is an experienced player.
win (v.)
to be victorious
Example:Vegas is winning the series 2-1.
good (adj.)
of high quality or skill
Example:He is a very good player.
championship (n.)
a contest to decide the best
Example:He won two championships before.
playoffs (n.)
a series of games to decide a champion
Example:This is his first game of the 2026 playoffs.
series (n.)
a set of games played in sequence
Example:Vegas is winning the series 2-1.
against (prep.)
in opposition to
Example:He cannot play in Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks.