Sharks head into matchup against the Golden Knights on losing streak

San Jose Sharks (0-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (5-2-1, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -346, Sharks +268; over/under is 5

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks, on an eight-game losing streak, play the Vegas Golden Knights.

Vegas has a 2-0-0 record in Pacific Division play and a 5-2-1 record overall. The Golden Knights have a 1-1-1 record in games decided by a goal.

San Jose has a 0-6-2 record overall and a 0-3-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Sharks rank fifth in league play serving 11.5 penalty minutes per game.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Stone has three goals and 11 assists for the Golden Knights. Brendan Brisson has over the past 10 games.

Fabian Zetterlund has scored three goals for the Sharks. Will Smith has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 5-2-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.1 assists, 1.8 penalties and 3.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Sharks: 0-6-2, averaging 1.5 goals, 2.5 assists, 4.2 penalties and 9.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Sharks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.