Mason Morelli did really well in the first NHL game of his career. On Monday, he scored a goal and assisted the Vegas Golden Knights, who won 4-0 against the San Jose Sharks. That being the case, the Golden Knights have become victorious in all the games they played against the Sharks this season.
Morelli, 28, had spent six years in the minor league before getting the call to the NHL this weekend. In the game, he quickly changed things by scoring a goal and also helping with another one.
Dominant Golden Knights Secure Shutout Victory Over Sharks with Stellar Performances
Right from the start, the Vegas Golden Knights had a two-goal lead from Michael Amadio and William Karlsson. Another instrumentalist, Alec Martinez, set up three goals. Logan Thompson, the goaltender of the Golden Knights, also did great. He stopped 30 shots from the Sharks and got the fourth shutout.
In contrast, the San Jose Sharks just couldn’t make it in this game, scoring not a single goal. This was the ninth time in the ongoing season that they failed to score, and this became the club record since the 2021-22 season. The Sharks’ goalie, Mackenzie Blackwood, had 22 saves, but it wasn’t a lot.
The Vegas Golden Knights are really good against the Sharks and have won 19 games out of 23 since the 2019 finals. The Sharks were aiming for a great start in this game, where they hit two goalposts in the first 90 seconds. However, this wasn’t reflected in their performance after that.
In the 2 minute and 28 seconds of the game, Zach Whitecloud‘s pass was received by Michael Amadio, who then scored a goal. William Karlsson scored another goal in just 143 seconds. Next, the Vegas Golden Knights tightened their grip on the match.
The Sharks had made some changes to their lineup for this particular game. They didn’t let Alexander Barabanov play due to the mistake he made in the previous match. Another player, Henry Thrun, returned after being out with a shoulder injury.
The Knights Triumph Over Sharks, Set Sights on Predators
In general, Mason Morelli played an excellent game, and the Golden Knights performed really well as a team, winning against the Sharks. The Vegas Golden Knights have been good in their games against the Sharks, and this win extends their success this season.
Next, the Vegas Golden Knights face the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, and the Sharks will play against the Predators on Saturday night. The Golden Knights want to continue doing well, while the Sharks are hoping to do better in their next games.