Stephenson (upper body) will not suit up for Game 3 against Montreal on Friday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson will miss a second straight game while dealing with an upper-body issue. The 27-year-old has six points and a plus-9 rating in 14 postseason appearances. Alex Tuch expects to fill in as the top-line center while Stephenson is out.

Stephenson was held out of Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Canadiens with an upper-body injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson was a surprise scratch during warmups ahead of Wednesday's contest, and this report explains why. Head coach Pete DeBoer labeled Stephenson as day-to-day with no hint as to if the forward will be ready for Friday's Game 3. Nicolas Roy got the first chance to fill in on the top line, but Keegan Kolesar also saw time between Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone in Wednesday's game.

Stephenson (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Canadiens, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson has served as the top-line center for the Golden Knights this season, so this is a big loss for the team. The ripple effect from his absence will see Nicolas Roy move up to center the top line, Keegan Kolesar working on the third line, and Patrick Brown entering the lineup. It's unclear how Stephenson got hurt, as he logged 17:26 of ice time in Game 1 on Monday.

Stephenson recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson was held without a point in six games versus the Avalanche in the second round. It didn't take him long to get on the scoresheet in the Stanley Cup Semifinals -- his faceoff win doubled as the secondary assist on Shea Theodore's opening tally. Stephenson is up to six helpers, 15 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-9 rating through 14 playoff contests.

Stephenson posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Wild in Game 7.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson assisted on Max Pacioretty's game-winning goal in the second period. The 27-year-old Stephenson also helped out on a Zach Whitecloud tally. In the seven-game first-round series, Stephenson amassed five helpers, eight hots on net and a plus-5 rating in a top-line role. The return of Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) should boost the Golden Knights' offense throughout the lineup. Stephenson has centered Pacioretty and Mark Stone for much of the season.

Stephenson notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Wild in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson had the secondary helper on Alec Martinez's second-period tally. Through five playoff contests, Stephenson has picked up four assists, a plus-3 rating, eight shots on net and 10 hits. The top-line center should continue to see plenty of looks to produce offense.

Stephenson posted an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Wild in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson made a touch pass to Alex Tuch on the latter's rush through the neutral zone on the Golden Knights' second goal. The 27-year-old Stephenson has picked up an assist in three straight games -- he's only been held off the scoresheet when the Golden Knights were shut out in Game 1. The Saskatchewan native continues to chip in well on offense in a top-line role.

Stephenson recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson set up Mark Stone's first tally of the contest to get the Golden Knights on the comeback trail in the second period. The 27-year-old Stephenson has picked up helpers in each of the last two games. The center should continue to be in a good position for offense with a dash of physicality as a top-line option for Vegas.

Stephenson recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Wild in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson's pass set up Alex Tuch for a one-timer at 19:07 of the third period. The 27-year-old Stephenson had a career year with 35 points in 51 regular-season contests. He's been the Golden Knights' top-line center this year, and it appears he'll remain in that role during the playoffs.

Stephenson scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson gave the Golden Knights a 2-0 lead at 13:32 of the first period after converting a feed from Alex Pietrangelo while shorthanded. The 27-year-old Stephenson has two shorthanded points and five more on the power play in 49 contests. He's at 35 points, 81 shots and a plus-21 rating overall.