The Vegas Golden Knights bring their impressive four-game winning streak to SAP Center as they face off against the San Jose Sharks in a compelling Pacific Division matchup on Friday night.
The defending champions have been nearly unstoppable lately, winning eight of their last nine games while averaging 3.50 goals per game, good for fourth-best in the NHL.
The Sharks, meanwhile, find themselves in a challenging position, having won just one of their previous nine games and currently riding a five-game losing streak.
Jack Eichel continues to lead the Golden Knights' offensive charge with 45 points this season, while Sharks' forward Mikael Granlund has been a bright spot for San Jose with 33 points.
The contrast in momentum couldn't be more stark, with Vegas allowing just 2.79 goals per game compared to San Jose's 3.49, setting the stage for what could be a decisive divisional contest.
This Pacific Division showdown marks the continuation of a three-game series between these rivals, with their previous meeting in October resulting in a commanding 7-3 victory for the Golden Knights.
As these teams prepare to face off at SAP Center, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Golden Knights can maintain their dominant form or if the Sharks can find a way to turn their season around.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 69% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Vegas Golden Knights: 69% win probability
- League-leading Pacific Division position (49 points in 34 games)
- Superior goal-scoring efficiency (120 goals for in 34 games)
- Strong recent form (WWWWL in last 5 games)
San Jose Sharks: 31% win probability
- Worst defensive record in Pacific Division (133 goals against in 37 games)
- Poor recent form (LLLLL in last 5 games)
- Lowest points total in Pacific Division (28 points in 37 games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds
| San Jose Sharks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +205 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -245 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 11 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Vegas Golden Knights have won 23 out of 34 matches this season.
- 3With 28 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Vegas Golden Knights's 49 points place them 2nd in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights form
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights head to head
San Jose Sharks
17%
Vegas Golden Knights
83%
Oct 27, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
7 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Oct 6, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 6
San Jose Sharks
Sep 23, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Feb 19, 2024
San Jose Sharks
0 : 4
Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 11, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 4
San Jose Sharks
Nov 11, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 0
San Jose Sharks
