Sharks lose preseason shootout to Golden Knights despite Stenberg's debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The San Jose Sharks faced the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on September 22, 2026. Ivar Stenberg made his NHL preseason debut, contributing an assist as Michael Misa scored for the Sharks. The game ended in a 2-1 shootout loss for San Jose. The Sharks struggled early but improved as the game progressed, highlighted by their performance in the second and third periods. Upcoming games will be crucial for team adjustments and roster evaluations.
- •Michael Misa scored for the Sharks, with Stenberg assisting.
- •The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Golden Knights after a shootout.
- •Attendance was reported at 11,573 for the preseason game.
- •The Sharks showed improvement in their play after a slow start.
- •Stenberg recorded three defensive stops in his debut.
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