The Vegas Golden Knights (16-8-10) host the San Jose Sharks (17-16-3) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Golden Knights are fifth in the Western Conference (42 points), and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference (37 points).
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Golden Knights vs. Sharks: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.93% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 8th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 26th |
| Shots | 25 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.25% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.07% | 22nd |
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Golden Knights vs. Sharks Top Players
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel has been important to Vegas' offense this season, registering 41 points in 31 games.
- Mitchell Marner has 36 points (seven goals, 29 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 34 games, Tomas Hertl has proven himself as an important offensive option for Vegas. He has 27 points (14 goals and 13 assists).
- Akira Schmid (11-3-4) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .897 for Vegas.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded 18 goals and 36 assists in 36 games for San Jose, good for 54 points.
- Will Smith is a top offensive contributor for San Jose with 29 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 17 assists in 33 games.
- Tyler Toffoli has posted 10 goals on the season, chipping in 13 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov has a .901 save percentage (29th in the league), with 604 total saves, conceding 66 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-9-1 record this season.
Golden Knights vs. Sharks Injury Report
Golden Knights
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Eichel: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Sharks
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Devils | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Flames | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | - | Home |