## Game Recap: Sharks vs. Golden Knights, November 29, 2025
### Lindbom Shines in First NHL Win
LAS VEGAS — Carl Lindbom earned his first NHL victory, recording 18 saves as the **Vegas Golden Knights** defeated the **San Jose Sharks** 4–3 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. The 21-year-old goaltender showed composure in the final frame as Vegas fended off a late San Jose rally.
### Game Highlights
- **William Karlsson** opened the scoring midway through the first period, giving Vegas an early advantage.
- **Nicolas Roy** extended the lead in the second with a power-play goal, assisted by **Jonathan Marchessault**.
- The Sharks responded when **Luke Kunin** scored off a rebound, cutting the deficit to 2–1.
- Late in the second period, **Jack Eichel** buried a wrist shot to restore a two-goal cushion for the Golden Knights.
In the third, **Tomas Hertl** and **Anthony Duclair** scored for San Jose, narrowing the score to 4–3 after **Chandler Stephenson** had added what proved to be the decisive goal for Vegas.
### Postgame Notes
Vegas improved to 13-8-3 this season, regaining momentum after a two-game skid. Lindbom, a rookie from Sweden, expressed gratitude postgame, saying:
> "It feels amazing to help the team win. The guys in front of me were great all night."
San Jose, meanwhile, dropped to 7-14-2 but showed resilience in the closing minutes, outshooting Vegas 10–3 in the third period.
### Key Stats
- **Shots on goal:** Sharks 31, Golden Knights 22
- **Power plays:** Sharks 1-for-3, Golden Knights 2-for-4
- **Winning goaltender:** Carl Lindbom (18 saves)
- **Losing goaltender:** Mackenzie Blackwood (18 saves)
### Upcoming Games
The Golden Knights will visit the **Los Angeles Kings** on Tuesday, while the Sharks return home to host the **Calgary Flames** on Wednesday.
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**Author’s Summary:** Lindbom secured his first NHL victory as Vegas edged San Jose 4–3, supported by balanced scoring and strong defensive play late in the game.
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National Hockey League — 2025-11-30