Sat Dec 28 04:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Golden Knights Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Sharks
**SAN JOSE, CA** – The Vegas Golden Knights (23-8-3), riding a four-game win streak and boasting the NHL’s best points percentage (.721), embark on a short road trip to face the San Jose Sharks (11-20-6) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at SAP Center. This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Golden Knights having already secured a dominant 7-3 victory in October.
The game holds several significant milestones for Vegas. Head coach Bruce Cassidy recently became the franchise’s winningest coach, and Friday’s contest sees Tomas Hertl return to San Jose for the first time since his trade to Vegas in March 2024. Furthermore, Jack Eichel is two games away from his 200th game as a Golden Knight, while Mark Stone needs four goals to reach 100 career goals with the team. Several other players are also nearing significant career milestones.
The Golden Knights enter the game with impressive divisional and conference records, standing at 11-2-1 against Pacific Division opponents and 19-3-2 against Western Conference teams. Coach Cassidy emphasized the importance of divisional dominance in their quest for the Stanley Cup Finals.
While Vegas enjoys a strong winning streak and a commanding lead in the Pacific Division standings, the Sharks, currently last in the division, will present a challenge. They have lost their last five games, four of them by a single goal, and will be playing the second game of a back-to-back at home.
The Golden Knights will aim to maintain their strong team chemistry and consistency, key factors highlighted by player Keegan Kolesar. A win would mark the franchise’s 336th victory and extend their all-time record against San Jose to 26-2-5, including a remarkable 13-0-3 record at SAP Center. The game will be broadcast on Vegas 34, streamed on KnightTime+, and aired on FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340.
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