Melker Karlsson and Joonas Donskoi scored 39 seconds apart in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday night.
David Schoen
David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Brandon Pirri was reassigned to the American Hockey League on Thursday, then called back up about an hour later, prior to the Golden Knights facing the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena.
Starting with Thursday’s encounter against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights face a difficult six-game stretch leading into the All-Star break.
The Golden Knights beat the New York Rangers 4-2 Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory and extended a streak of earning at least one point to 10 consecutive games.
Right wing Reilly Smith will miss his first game of the season when the Golden Knights host the New York Rangers on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights recalled forward Brandon Pirri from the American Hockey League on Monday and placed forward William Carrier on injured reserve.
The Golden Knights won their sixth straight game by rallying from an early two-goal deficit for a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday afternoon.
The Golden Knights begin a three-game homestand Sunday when they host the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights have outscored their past five opponents 8-0 in the third period and owe their five-game win streak to their play late in games.
Max Pacioretty will return to the Golden Knights lineup Friday when they face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.
Right wing Alex Tuch leads the Golden Knights in points despite playing with an array of linemates. He has 31 points in 35 games, one point ahead of William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault.
Brandon Pirri broke a scoreless tie with a power-play goal at 3:43 of the third period, and the Golden Knights opened 2019 with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, the fourth meeting in the past 25 days between the teams.
With a win Saturday, the Golden Knights would move into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with Calgary.
The Golden Knights hit the halfway point of the schedule Saturday afternoon when they open a two-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center.