It’s been inevitable for a while, but now it’s really inevitable, we’re going to see another Vegas/San Jose postseason series. With four games to go, Vegas and San Jose are locked into 2nd and 3rd with the Sharks desperately trying to hang on to home ice advantage. The only thing up for grabs now is the location of the first (and more importantly the seventh) game of the series between the Golden Knights and the Sharks set to begin on April 10th or 11th.
Golden Knights when playing at SAP Center
Regular Season Record: 2-1-1
Postseason Record: 2-1
Regular Season Goals Per Game: 2.95
Postseason Goals Per Game: 2.5
If we could poll both fan bases, one would feel much more confident in their team advancing. Even though both clubs have struggled down the stretch. Vegas fans are hoping they see the Sharks, not the same feeling from Bay Area fans. There’s a bit of a lopsided history between the two clubs.
2017-18: Vegas vs. San Jose
November 24, 2017 @ VGK: Vegas wins 5-4 in OT
February 8, 2018 @ SJ: Vegas wins 5-3
March 22, 2018 @ SJ: San Jose wins 2-1 in OT
March 31, 2018 @ VGK: Vegas wins 3-2
2017-18 Postseason: Vegas vs. San Jose
April 26, 2018 @ VGK: Vegas wins 7-0
April 18, 2018 @ VGK: San Jose wins 4-3 in Double OT
April 30, 2018 @ SJ: Vegas wins 4-3
May 2, 2018 @ SJ: San Jose wins 4-0
May 4, 2018 @ VGK: Vegas wins 5-3
May 6, 2018 @ SJ: Vegas wins 3-0
2018-19: Vegas vs. San Jose
November 24, 2018 @ VGK: Vegas wins 6-0
January 10, 2019 @ SJ: San Jose wins 3-2
March 18, 2019 @ SJ: Vegas wins 7-3
March 30, 2018 @ VGK: TBD
In their thirteen game history, the Golden Knights are 9-2-2 averaging 3.8 goals per game. Vegas scored a total of 48 goals, +20 in goal differential and chased goaltender Martin Jones four times.
