"Welcome to the season Sharks fans! Yes, we have finally arrived at the games that count and of course, the season has kicked off with a showdown with the Sharks' biggest rivals, at least currently, the Vegas Golden Knights. There are a couple of reasons to be optimistic about tonight's game. For one thing, this is game one of the season for the Sharks, but this game two of the season for the Golden Knights. That's right, the schedule makers were kind to the Sharks and decided to start Vegas on back-to-backs with travel."
"Vegas is smarting from a 6-5 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings last night. The Golden Knights trailed early, down 2-0 after the first frame. The team rallied in the second, tying things up at three apiece and then traded punches with the Kings in the third period before ultimately taking things to a shootout. All this means the Golden Knights could be pissed off that the team let a point slip away, or tired because the players had to work so hard to earn a single point. Either way, the young Sharks should be ready to jump on Vegas early and often."
"Also, remember that top defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is out for the entire season due to an injury. The Golden Knights did sign Noah Hanifin after trading for the defenseman at last season's trade deadline. It also has depth players like Jeremy Lauzon and Kaedan Korczak that the team is hoping will fill the role. However, it will be up to Brayden McNabb and Shea Theodore to now take over as the top pairing in Pietrangelo's absence."
Sharks begin the season facing the Vegas Golden Knights, who are on the second night of a back-to-back with travel. Vegas lost 6-5 in a shootout to the Los Angeles Kings after rallying from a 2-0 deficit and taking the game to a shootout, which could leave the team frustrated or fatigued. Mitch Marner had two assists in his debut and Pavel Dorofeyev scored a hat trick. Top defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is out for the season; Noah Hanifin and depth options like Jeremy Lauzon and Kaedan Korczak provide support while Brayden McNabb and Shea Theodore step up. Sharks rookies will participate in opening-night ceremonies but will not play.
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