Golden Knights fall 4-2 to Sharks in preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights faced the San Jose Sharks on September 26 in their preseason finale, concluding with a 4-2 loss. The Knights outshot the Sharks 25-5 through two periods but entered the third down 2-1. They managed to tie the game early in the third period before allowing two late goals. Despite the defeat, the Golden Knights finished the preseason with a 3-1 record. Head coach Ryan Craig noted positive defensive play and expressed confidence moving into the regular season, which begins on October 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks.
- •Golden Knights outshot Sharks 29-17 overall.
- •Ryan Craig emphasized positive aspects of team defense.
- •Vegas aims for improvement in the regular season starting October 3.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Next One Counts: 3 Observations as Golden Knights Fall to Sharks in Preseason Finale
"Las Vegas, N.V.– Despite outshooting the San Jose Sharks 25-5 after the first 40 minutes, the Vegas Golden Knightsentered the third period trailing 2-1. They tied it up 3:18 into the third, but in the end, the Golden Knights only scored two goals on 29 shots, and ultimately fell 4-2 to the Sharks in the preseason finale.
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