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Golden Knights Set to Clash with Sharks in San Jose Showdown

As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center at San Jose, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around their recent performance trends. The Golden Knights have had a challenging stretch in their past few games, showing some areas of concern that they will need to address.


Dec 10, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (36) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) as San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) defends against the play during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three matches, the Golden Knights have recorded two losses and one win. Despite scoring an average of three goals per game over this period, defensive lapses have been costly. The goaltending has remained solid with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent across all games; however, it was not enough to secure victories when it mattered most.


One area where Vegas has shown consistency is in faceoff wins, maintaining an average win rate of just over 50 percent. This control at the faceoff circle could be crucial against the Sharks if they hope to dictate play and establish offensive pressure.


Dec 10, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Jiri Patera (30) celebrates with team mates after the Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-4 in a shoot out at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The powerplay unit for Vegas has been underwhelming recently and will need a boost—converting on only one out of ten opportunities in these past games. Improving special teams play could be key in swinging momentum and capitalizing on scoring chances against San Jose.


The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. Fans can expect Vegas to come out with intensity as they aim to improve upon their recent performances and climb higher in the standings.


Dec 10, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton (17) warms up before the start of a game against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

For those looking forward to catching this matchup live, mark your calendars for February 19th at 21:00 GMT (1:00 PM PST). The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on NBCS-CA channel 698 for home viewers or SCRIPPS for those following away from home. Don't miss out as these two teams battle it out at SAP Center—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could influence how this game unfolds.

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