Sharks Set to Clash with Golden Knights at SAP Center at San Jose

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to host the Vegas Golden Knights at the SAP Center at San Jose, fans can anticipate a game where past performance and current trends will set the stage for an intriguing matchup. The Sharks, coming off a previous season that presented its fair share of challenges, are looking to establish a stronger presence in this new season.

Last season's statistics show that the Sharks had an overall shooting percentage of 10 percent with 233 goals scored over 82 games. Their powerplay was moderately successful with an 18 percent conversion rate, bolstered by a strong faceoff win percentage of 57 percent during those opportunities. However, their plus-minus rating stood out as a significant area for improvement, ending the season at minus-411.

Defensively, they managed to maintain a solid penalty kill percentage of 82 percent but struggled in faceoffs while shorthanded with only around 42 percent wins. Goaltending also proved challenging; despite accumulating over two thousand saves, their save percentage was just under 89 percent and they allowed an average of almost four goals per game.

The team's average stats per game included nearly five assists and eight points but also highlighted areas needing attention such as giveaways averaging over eight per game. The physical aspect was not lacking though; hits averaged nearly twenty-three each match indicating an aggressive style of play.

For this upcoming encounter against the Golden Knights—a team known for their competitive edge—the Sharks will need to leverage their home advantage and focus on tightening up defensively while capitalizing on scoring opportunities when they arise.

Fans eager to see how these dynamics play out can catch all the action on September 25th at SAP Center in San Jose or tune into NHL Network channel 215 for national coverage.