The San Jose Sharks (2-6) will be trying to snap their four-game home losing streak when they face the Vegas Golden Knights (4-2) on Tuesday night, The Sharks are coming off a 3-0 win over Philadelphia. The Golden Knights are coming off a 3-2 loss to Colorado.
Vegas is 9-0-1 in its last 10 games against San Jose.
**This preview was written before Monday’s game was played**
The Golden Knights played well over the past week, winning four of their last six games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Sharks, which will give them their fifth win in their last seven games.
Vegas is averaging 3.17 goals per game. They scored one goal on 35 shots in their last game.
Jonathan Marchessault and Chandler Stephenson scored a goal apiece for the Golden Knights, while Mark Stone and Jack Eichel had two assists.
Vegas has played well defensively, giving up 2.1 goals per game. They gave up three goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Logan Thompson saved 22 of the 25 shots he faced. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.29 GAA and a .926 save percentage. He is 1-0-1 against the Sharks with a 2.40 GAA and a .923 save percentage.