National Hockey League

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Vegas Golden Knights 3
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Match Report

Karlsson's short-handed goal lifts Vegas to division title

William Karlsson scored a short-handed goal in the third period, and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinched the Pacific Division title with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/4/26 @ Los Angeles Kings L 2-7 NHL
11/2/26 vs Calgary Flames L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-5 NHL
10/29/26 vs Vancouver Canucks W 3-2 NHL
10/27/26 vs Buffalo Sabres L 0-2 NHL
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Team Stats

SJ VGK
23
Blocked Shots
15
22
Hits
44
8
Takeaways
17
31
Shots
38
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
30
Faceoffs Won
38
44.1
Faceoff Win Percent
55.9
9
Giveaways
7
6
Total Penalties
2
28
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

VGK wins series 3-1

SJ Last 5 matchups VGK
  1. 2 Final 2018-04-01 @ VGK 3
  2. 2 Final/OT 2018-03-23 @ SJ 1
  3. 3 Final 2018-02-09 @ SJ 5
  4. 4 Final/OT 2017-11-24 @ VGK 5

Injuries

Vegas Golden Knights

  • Parker Wotherspoon Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks

  • Igor Chernyshov Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Wennberg Injured Reserve
  • Quentin Musty Injured Reserve
  • Kyle Keyser Injured Reserve

NHL News

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ESPN ESPN staff NHL Tonight: Your guide to all 12 games on Saturday's schedule Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here. ESPN Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Stars San Jose Sharks (7-10-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (9-5-2, in the Central Division) ESPN Sabres host the Golden Knights after Norris' 2-goal game Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (8-5-3, in the Atlantic Division) ESPN Tampa Bay visits Minnesota after Mikheyev's 2-goal game Tampa Bay Lightning (10-3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (12-3-3, in the Central Division)