The Vegas Golden Knights (27-9-3) will aim to extend their impressive run when they visit the San Jose Sharks (13-23-6) at SAP Center on Tuesday night, with the defending champions having won eight of their last nine games.
The Golden Knights' formidable offense, averaging 3.54 goals per game, has been complemented by a stellar defensive performance that has limited opponents to just 15 goals in their previous nine outings.
Jack Eichel's outstanding season continues to be a driving force for Vegas, with the center already accumulating 52 points through 41 points, while the Sharks enter the contest with renewed confidence after securing back-to-back victories for the first time in weeks.
Recent history favors the visitors, who dominated the previous meeting just 11 days ago with a convincing 6-3 victory on this same ice.
The contrast between Vegas's league-leading performance and San Jose's struggles this season sets the stage for what could be another compelling Pacific Division battle.
As these familiar rivals prepare to wrap up their three-game regular-season series, all eyes will be on whether the Sharks can build on their recent momentum or if the Golden Knights will continue their march toward another division title.
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 75.67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Vegas Golden Knights: 75.67% win probability
- League-leading position (57 points in Western Conference)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (139 goals for vs league average)
- Strong recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
San Jose Sharks: 24.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (149 goals against, worst in Western Conference)
- Low points total (32 points in 42 games, 15th in Western Conference)
- Inconsistent performance (23 losses in 42 games played)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds
| San Jose Sharks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +215 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -260 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 13 out of 42 matches this season.
- 2The Vegas Golden Knights have won 27 out of 39 matches this season.
- 3With 32 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Vegas Golden Knights's 57 points place them 1st 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%
Dec 28, 2024
San Jose Sharks
3 : 6
Vegas Golden Knights
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
