Golden Knights Fall 4-1 to San Jose in Preseason Finale
The Vegas Golden Knights concluded their 2025 preseason with a disappointing 4-1 defeat against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena on Friday night.
Game Overview
The Sharks took an early lead with Ethan Cardwell scoring just under two minutes into the match. They maintained this advantage throughout the first period, leaving the score at 1-0 by the end of the first.
Second Period Highlights
In the second period, Egor Afanasyev added to San Jose’s lead with a power-play goal, elevating the score to 2-0 with less than four minutes remaining. The Golden Knights struggled to find their rhythm during this time.
Final Period Action
Seven minutes into the third period, Pavol Regenda netted the Sharks’ third goal. Only 23 seconds later, the Golden Knights responded with a goal from Alexander Holtz, making the score 3-1. However, Cardwell sealed San Jose’s victory with an empty-net goal, concluding the game at 4-1.
Attendance and Season Summary
- Attendance: 17,488 fans
- Preseason Record: 2 wins, 4 losses
Preseason Schedule Recap
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | San Jose Sharks | 0-3 |
| Sept. 23 | Los Angeles Kings | 1-3 |
| Sept. 25 | Utah Mammoth | 3-2 OT |
| Sept. 26 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 |
| Sept. 30 | Colorado Avalanche | 2-4 |
| Oct. 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 2-1 |
| Oct. 3 | San Jose Sharks | 1-4 |
Looking Ahead
Fans are invited to the Golden Knights’ Fan Fest on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin. The season opener against the Los Angeles Kings is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.
Pre-game festivities will take place at Toshiba Plaza. The game will be broadcasted on TNT and HBO Max, with live audio available on FOX Sports Las Vegas and Deportes Vegas.
Tickets for all Golden Knights’ home games are available for purchase online.
