The Vegas Golden Knights (20-11-12) visit the San Jose Sharks (23-18-3) in a Pacific Division rivalry game. The Golden Knights, tied for second in the division with 52 points, have won two straight and are looking to extend their dominance in this series. The Sharks, fourth in the Pacific with 49 points, are riding a three-game win streak, including back-to-back overtime victories, but face a tough test against a Vegas team that’s been strong on the road. This matchup could come down to goaltending and special teams, with both squads dealing with key injuries.
Venue
The game will be held at SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET).
Broadcast details include NHL Network nationally, with regional coverage on SCRIPPS (Golden Knights) and NBCSCA (Sharks).
Recent Team Forms
Vegas has been resilient, winning two in a row after a mixed stretch, averaging 3.7 goals per game in their last 10. San Jose has surged with three consecutive wins, outscoring opponents 14-11 in that span, but their defense allows 3.2 goals per contest.
Vegas Golden Knights (Last 10 Games: 4-4-2)
The Golden Knights snapped a brief slump with wins over Columbus and St. Louis, showing strong offensive depth but inconsistent goaltending due to injuries.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 10, 2026 | vs. STL | W 4-2 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | vs. CBJ | W 5-3 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | @ WPG | L 2-3 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | vs. MIN | L 1-4 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | @ DAL | W 3-2 (OT) |
| Dec 30, 2025 | vs. NSH | L 2-3 (SO) |
| Dec 28, 2025 | @ ARI | W 4-1 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | vs. COL | L 3-5 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | @ SJS | W 7-2 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | vs. ANA | L 1-2 |
Key trend: Vegas is 5-2-1 when scoring first in their last eight, but 2-3-1 on the road in their last six.
San Jose Sharks (Last 10 Games: 6-3-1)
The Sharks have won three straight, including overtime thrillers against Dallas and Los Angeles, with Tyler Toffoli leading the charge offensively.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 10, 2026 | vs. DAL | W 5-4 (OT) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | vs. CBJ | W 5-2 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | vs. TBL | L 3-7 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | @ LAK | W 4-3 (OT) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | vs. PHI | W 3-2 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | @ ANA | L 2-4 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | vs. SEA | W 5-1 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | vs. VGK | L 2-7 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | @ VAN | W 4-3 (SO) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | vs. EDM | L 1-3 |
Key trend: San Jose is 4-1-0 in their last five home games, but they’ve allowed 3+ goals in six of their last 10.
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights
Carter Hart (G): Out week to week (lower body) – Injured Jan. 8; no timetable beyond that.
Brayden McNabb (D): Out (upper body) – On IR, expected back around Jan. 14.
Adin Hill (G): Week to week (undisclosed) – Ongoing issue, hopeful for mid-to-late January return.
Vegas’ goaltending depth is tested, likely starting Ilya Samsonov.
San Jose Sharks
Ty Dellandrea (C): Out (lower body) – Serious injury, re-evaluated around Feb. 4 (post-Olympics).
Vincent Desharnais (D): Out (upper body) – On IR, expected back around Jan. 15.
Will Smith (C): Day-to-day (upper body) – Returned to practice, possible return Jan. 11.
John Klingberg (D): Probable (lower body) – Returned to practice, expected to play.
San Jose’s forward depth is impacted, but key defensemen are nearing returns.
Key Player Matchups
Jack Eichel (VGK C) vs. Mikael Granlund (SJS C): Eichel (38 points) drives Vegas’ offense with speed; Granlund (32 points) must win faceoffs (52% rate) to limit possession.
Mark Stone (VGK RW) vs. Tyler Toffoli (SJS RW): Stone (25 goals) excels in takeaways; Toffoli (hot with two goals Jan. 10) brings shooting volume—power-play edges key.
Shea Theodore (VGK D) vs. Macklin Celebrini (SJS C): Theodore’s puck-moving (28 assists) vs. Celebrini’s rookie flair (20 points); defensive zone battles could spark transitions.
Goaltending: Ilya Samsonov (VGK) vs. Mackenzie Blackwood (SJS): Samsonov (2.65 GAA, .915 SV%) steps up amid injuries; Blackwood (2.85 GAA, .905 SV%) has won three straight but faces Vegas’ high shots.
Series History
The Golden Knights and Sharks have met 64 times all-time, with Vegas holding a dominant 43-21 edge (including playoffs). In the last 10 meetings, Vegas is 8-2-0, including a 7-2 win on Dec. 23, 2025. At SAP Center, Vegas is 15-6-1. Recent games average 6.2 goals, with the over hitting in seven of the last 10 head-to-heads.
Betting Trends
Vegas is 6-4 in last 10 as favorites; San Jose 5-5 as home underdogs. Vegas 4-6 ATS in last 10; Sharks 6-4 ATS in last 10. Over has hit in 7 of Vegas’ last 10 road games and 6 of Sharks’ last 10 home games. Head-to-head last 5: average 6.4 goals. Vegas is 7-3 SU in last 10 vs. Sharks; Sharks 4-1 ATS after wins. Power play efficiency: Golden Knights 25.5%, Sharks 21.8%.
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights – 170
San Jose Sharks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
