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Golden Knights Tie Record, Crush Sharks 7-2
24 Dec
Summary
- Vegas tied a franchise record with five goals in the first period.
- Mitch Marner scored two goals to lead the offensive surge.
- The Golden Knights secured a 7-2 victory over the Sharks.
The Vegas Golden Knights showcased a commanding performance on Tuesday night, defeating the San Jose Sharks with a decisive 7-2 score. This victory halted a three-game losing streak for Vegas and saw them tie a franchise record by netting five goals within the opening period. Mitch Marner was a key offensive player, scoring two goals to fuel the team's dominant start.
Beyond Marner's contributions, several other Golden Knights players had multi-point nights. Reilly Smith and Mark Stone each recorded a goal and an assist, while Pavel Dorofeyev, Kaeden Korczak, Braeden Bowman, and Ivan Barbashev each provided two assists. Goaltender Carter Hart made 21 saves, securing the win and helping his team achieve their highest scoring output of the season.
The Sharks struggled to contain Vegas's offensive onslaught, with their starting goaltender Yaroslav Askarov being pulled in the first period after allowing four goals. San Jose managed two goals from Macklin Celebrini and Colin Graf, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Golden Knights' early surge. This loss extended San Jose's current losing streak to three games.
