Final
Sunday, September 30, 2018 · T-Mobile Arena
Game analysis
Golden Knights beat Sharks 5–2
- R. Smith scored the game-winner on the power play at 11:25 of the second.
- M. Fleury stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) for the win.
- The Golden Knights won despite being outshot 35–27.
- Power play: VGK 1/4, SJS 2/6.
- T. Nosek led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starT. Nosek
VGK · 2G 0A
- 2nd starN. Holden
VGK · 1G 0A
- 3rd starP. Bellemare
VGK · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 18:44VGKN. HoldenAssists: J. Marchessault0–1
2nd
- 5:41SJSE. KarlssonPPAssists: K. Labanc, T. Meier1–1
- 9:39VGKT. NosekSHAssists: P. Bellemare1–2
- 11:25VGKR. SmithPPAssists: W. Karlsson, C. Miller1–3
- 17:10VGKM. PaciorettySH1–4
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Shots | 27 |
| 44.9% | Faceoff % | 55.1% |
| 2/6 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 10 | PIM | 16 |
| 26 | Hits | 20 |
| 10 | Blocked | 18 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 11 | Takeaways | 21 |
Sharks at Golden Knights recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice