Neal scores go-ahead goal in Vegas' 5-3 win over Sharks
James Neal and Jonathan Marchessault scored in a 3 1/2-minute span in the third period, helping the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Vegas Golden Knights
5
San Jose Sharks
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| SJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 2-1 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 11/2/26 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 10/30/26 | vs New Jersey Devils | L 2-5 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | W 4-1 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 19:58 5-3
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Missed 19:48 5-3
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Goal 18:39 5-3
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Penalty 17:47
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Missed 15:35 4-3
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Goal 15:10 4-3
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Missed 14:42 3-3
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Penalty 10:11
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Goal 9:36 3-3
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Missed 8:33 2-3
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Goal 7:45 2-3
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Penalty 6:47
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Missed 3:53 2-2
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Penalty 3:09
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Missed 3:08 2-2
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Missed 1:44 2-2
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Missed 0:45 2-2
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Missed 17:54 2-2
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Missed 17:50 2-2
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Missed 17:26 2-2
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Missed 14:59 2-2
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Missed 14:00 2-2
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Missed 12:56 2-2
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Missed 12:55 2-2
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Penalty 12:46
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Goal 11:47 2-2
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Penalty 10:13
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Missed 9:41 2-1
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Missed 5:45 2-1
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Penalty 5:02
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Missed 4:19 2-1
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Penalty 4:10
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Missed 2:56 2-1
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Goal 0:37 2-1
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Missed 20:00 1-1
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Goal 14:00 1-1
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Missed 12:48 0-1
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Missed 9:44 0-1
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Penalty 9:19
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Missed 7:14 0-1
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Goal 4:40 0-1
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Missed 0:24 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 5-3
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Period End 20:00 5-3
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Missed 19:58 5-3
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Missed 19:48 5-3
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Face Off 19:42 5-3
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Stoppage 19:42 5-3
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Blocked 19:22 5-3
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Takeaway 19:19 5-3
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Shot 19:06 5-3
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Face Off 18:43 5-3
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Stoppage 18:43 5-3
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Face Off 18:39 5-3
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Goal 18:39 5-3
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Face Off 17:47 4-3
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Penalty 17:47
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Hit 17:41 4-3
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Blocked 17:33 4-3
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Shot 17:07 4-3
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Shot 16:48 4-3
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Shot 16:30 4-3
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Shot 16:01 4-3
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Face Off 15:55 4-3
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Stoppage 15:55 4-3
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Shot 15:54 4-3
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Shot 15:52 4-3
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Shot 15:48 4-3
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Face Off 15:40 4-3
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Stoppage 15:40 4-3
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Shot 15:40 4-3
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Missed 15:35 4-3
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Face Off 15:10 4-3
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Goal 15:10 4-3
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Hit 14:49 3-3
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Missed 14:42 3-3
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Hit 14:27 3-3
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Shot 13:43 3-3
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Face Off 13:13 3-3
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Stoppage 13:13 3-3
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Takeaway 13:08 3-3
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Giveaway 13:05 3-3
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Team Stats
VGK
SJ
11
Blocked Shots
14
18
Hits
10
8
Takeaways
8
33
Shots
38
1
Power Play Goals
2
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
20.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
40
45.2
Faceoff Win Percent
54.8
2
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
4
8
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
Injuries
San Jose Sharks
- Igor Chernyshov Injured Reserve
- Alexander Wennberg Injured Reserve
- Quentin Musty Injured Reserve
- Kyle Keyser Injured Reserve
Vegas Golden Knights
- Parker Wotherspoon Injured Reserve
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