This is a kill spot for the defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights if there ever was one. Las Vegas has lost two in a row for the first time this season. The Golden Knights have been home since the early part of this week. They won't be taking the Sharks lightly after San Jose has won its last two games. The Golden Knights have no love lost either for the Sharks.

After opening with an 11-game winless streak, the Sharks have pulled major upsets beating the Flyers and Oilers at home. They nipped Edmonton, 3-2, last night. So the Sharks are traveling without rest while playing for the third time in four days.

The Sharks have lost by multiple goals in 10 of their 11 losses.