The Vegas Golden Knights (16-8-10) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the San Jose Sharks (17-16-3) at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey game.
During the last 10 outings for the Sharks (5-5-0), their offense has scored 33 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (16.1%).
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-209)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have gone 4-10-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 16-8-10.
- In the 16 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-6 record (good for 22 points).
- In the six games this season the Golden Knights recorded only one goal, they went 1-2-3 (five points).
- Vegas finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Golden Knights have scored more than two goals 24 times, and are 15-3-6 in those games (to record 36 points).
- In the 13 games when Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 6-2-5.
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 13-6-7 (33 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 3-2-3 to register nine points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (17-16-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-4-2) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has five points (2-2-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals 22 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (15-5-2).
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-6-1.
- When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-6-0 (two points) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 16-10-3 to record 35 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| 11th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 26th |
| 5th | 29.8 | Shots | 25 | 32nd |
| 3rd | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 5th | 25.93% | Power Play % | 18.25% | 19th |
| 8th | 82.35% | Penalty Kill % | 78.07% | 22nd |
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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