BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: AT&T SportsNet (pregame show at 7 p.m.)
Radio: FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9/1340 (pregame show at 6:30 p.m.)
LAST TIME OUT
In the final game of a two-game set against the Minnesota Wild, the Golden Knights skated to a 5-1-win Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Chandler Stephenson (1G, 1A), Mark Stone (1G, 1A), William Karlsson (1G, 1A), Alex Tuch (1G, 1A) and Nic Hague (2A) each had two points as Vegas improved to 2-0-0 against Minnesota this season.
TOP PERFORMERS
Mark Stone: Stone's performance this season has him atop the team chart with 24 points (5G, 19A).
Max Pacioretty: Pacioretty's 17 points (10G, 7A) rank second on the team.
Alex Tuch: Tuch's recent hot streak has him tied for third on the team with 16 points (9G, 7A).
2019-20 SEASON SERIES
Vegas and San Jose have met just once this season when the Golden Knights picked up a 3-1 win on Feb. 13 at SAP Center. Jonathan Marchessault, Stone and Stephenson provided the offense for Vegas in the win.
OPPOSITION UPDATE
San Jose has struggled to find its stride this season and has lost four of its last six games. The Sharks will host the Golden Knights for a pair of games March 5-6. Logan Couture is the focal point offensively for San Jose with 19 points (11G, 8A) in 20 games. Evander Kane ranks second on the team in scoring with 18 points (8G, 10A).
WESTERN ROUNDUP
Vegas Golden Knights (14-4-1), 29 points
St. Louis Blues (13-8-2), 28 points
Minnesota Wild (12-7-1), 25 points
Colorado Avalanche (12-7-1), 25 points
Arizona Coyotes (10-9-3), 23 points
Los Angeles Kings (9-8-4), 22 points
San Jose Sharks (8-10-2), 18 points
Anaheim Ducks (6-12-5), 17 points
VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM SCRATCHES
Stay tuned to the Golden Knights on Twitter for updates on the lineup.
KEYS TO THE GAME PRESENTED BY TOYOTA
Draw Penalties: The Golden Knights went 3-for-5 on the power play last time out against San Jose. Vegas has the formula to score while up a man against the Sharks and will look to do that again Friday night.
Rivalry Renewed: The rivalry between Vegas and San Jose picked up where it left off last game as players from both sides renewed their animosity for one another. The Golden Knights will want to ride the emotions to another win.
