On Smith’s goal at the 5:53 mark of the second period, Celebrini created a turnover in the neutral zone. With an extra effort by Celebrini, the puck came back to Smith, who sent a no-look pass back to Celebrini before he charged the net. Celebrini put a shot on goal and then sent a pass to Smith, who knocked it across the line for his sixth goal.

Former San Jose Sharks and current Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl will return to the arena he played in for 11 seasons tonight.

The San Jose Sharks found a new way to lose a third-period lead Friday. Up by a goal with less than 19 minutes left in regulation time, the Sharks allowed shorthanded goals to defenseman Brayden McNabb and center Jack Eichel in 23 seconds in what became a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.

The 2024 No. 1 pick is third in rookie scoring with 11 goals and 14 assists in 25 games. He's the only rookie in the NHL to have a point-a-game average. Philadelphia Flyers star rookie Matvei Michkov leads all rookies with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists).

After a wild third period, the Vegas Golden Knights dominated while shorthanded to stay hot against the San Jose Sharks.