Live updates of the San Jose Sharks against the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2023 Rookie Faceoff.
Follow along as the San Jose Sharks take on the Vegas Golden Knights at The Dollar Loan Center Arena.
First Period:
2:50: Anthony Vincent lays a man out, then draws a roughing call to get the San Jose Sharks its first powerplay. The Golden Knights were able to kill off the penalty.
6:55: After a great extended shift from the Sharks' top line, defenseman Jake Furlong throws a shot toward the net that Thomas Bordeleau tipped in.
9:59: Chrona makes a great save against former first-round pick Brendan Brisson.
0:00: San Jose absolutely dominated the first-period outshooting Vegas 11-4.
Anthony Vincent stood out as one of the best forwards on the ice. He was physical throughout the period and drew a penalty.
The top line of Wiesblatt-Bordeleau-Coe was a force every time they jumped on the ice. Wiesblatt won every battle along the boards while creating open ice for his linemates to exploit.
Second Period:
1:25: Chrona gloves a shot after Brisson made a nice move to the net.
3:10: Bordeleau handles the puck in front of the Golden Knights crease and beats the goalie high far side.
6:29: Shakir Mukhamadullin and Artem Guryev defend their netminder. Joseph Henneberry took a cross-checking penalty before the scuffle.
8:58: Chrona makes another good stop and doesn't allow a rebound. The Golden Knights have outshot the San Jose Sharks 7-1 in the second period.
15:10: The line of Quentin Musty-Bradley Marek-Kasper Halttunen has a terrific shift with a strong forecheck.
17:55: Halttunen does a great job entering the zone and getting the puck to the net. The second-round pick was rewarded as the Golden Knights defender deflected the shot into his own net.
0:00: After a rough start to the period, the San Jose Sharks got back to their game. The Sharks were outshot 11-10 in the second frame.
2023 second-round pick Kasper Halttunen yet again made his play known for Team Teal and was rewarded with a goal.
The defense has been robust by not allowing high-quality shots against the netminder, Chrona.
Third Period:
1:54: Chrona robs Brisson while sliding from right to left. Yet again, the goalie did not leave a rebound.
6:23: Ethan Cardwell spins at the point and gets his shot through and into the net, giving the Sharks a 4-0 lead.
10:51: Ozzy Wiesblatt fires a one-timer to the short side. 5-0 San Jose Sharks lead the Vegas Golden Knights.
Bordeleau has a three-point night going with two goals and this assist.
13:21: Mason Primeau breaks up Chrona's shutout bid with a nice shot from in front.
Final Buzzer: The San Jose Sharks dominated play throughout the night. Team Teal defeated the Golden Knights 5-1. Thomas Bordeleau was the Sharks' best player tonight, finishing with two goals and one assist.
The Sharks will play their third and final game of the 2023 Rookie Faceoff at 10 a.m. on Monday.