Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA. TV: NBC Sports BA, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

10:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

DateDec 26, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueSAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA

TVNBC Sports BA, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsSan Jose Sharks

Goals per game

3.4

2.5

Goals allowed per game

2.7

3.5

12-5-2Record8-11-1

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding5th in Pacific Division

6-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWLLLast 5WLLLL

W3StreakW1

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsSan Jose Sharks

Goals Against Average

2.63

3.50

Shots Against per Game

25.8

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

76.4

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

2.45

Shots per Game

28.5

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

20.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

219

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

San Jose SharksWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York IslandersW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Minnesota WildL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesL 1-2

Season series

Series starts 11/27

Mar 9, 2027SJ 0, VGK 0

Dec 26, 2026VGK 0, SJ 0

Dec 16, 2026SJ 0, VGK 0

Nov 27, 2026VGK 0, SJ 0

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks?

TV: NBC Sports BA, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks?

Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2. San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1.

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks?

Listed out or doubtful: Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks played?

SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

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