## Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks meet for the second time this season at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights currently sit near the top of the Pacific Division, while the Sharks are looking to rebound from a tough start to their campaign.
## Vegas Golden Knights Projected Lineup
### Forwards
- Jack Eichel — Mark Stone — Jonathan Marchessault
- Chandler Stephenson — William Karlsson — Ivan Barbashev
- Pavel Dorofeyev — Nicolas Roy — Paul Cotter
- Brett Howden — Keegan Kolesar — Michael Amadio
### Defense
- Shea Theodore — Alex Pietrangelo
- Brayden McNabb — Zach Whitecloud
- Nicolas Hague — Alec Martinez
### Goaltenders
- Logan Thompson (starter)
- Adin Hill (backup)
> “Our focus is consistency and pace,” said head coach Bruce Cassidy. “San Jose plays fast in transition, so puck management will be key.”
## San Jose Sharks Projected Lineup
### Forwards
- William Eklund — Mikael Granlund — Fabian Zetterlund
- Luke Kunin — Tomas Hertl — Anthony Duclair
- Alexander Barabanov — Nico Sturm — Filip Zadina
- Ryan Carpenter — Jacob MacDonald — Givani Smith
### Defense
- Mario Ferraro — Jan Rutta
- Henry Thrun — Calen Addison
- Marc-Edouard Vlasic — Ty Emberson
### Goaltenders
- Mackenzie Blackwood (starter)
- Kaapo Kahkonen (backup)
> Head coach Ryan Warsofsky commented: “We’re building habits and confidence. Compete level is our priority every night.”
## Match Notes
- The Golden Knights won the first meeting of the season 4–2 in San Jose.
- Vegas is 7–2–1 in their last ten games, while San Jose has posted a 3–6–1 record over the same stretch.
- Key matchup: Eichel vs. Hertl — both centers are crucial play drivers for their teams.
- Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time at T-Mobile Arena.
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*Author summary: Vegas hosts San Jose again in a divisional clash, with both sides emphasizing lineup balance and discipline ahead of Saturday night’s matchup.*
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The Hockey Writers — 2025-11-29