SAN JOSE -- With 10 games remaining on their regular season schedule, it still isn’t completely clear who the Sharks’ opponent will be in the first round of this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. It is clear, however, which team makes for the least appealing matchup: The Vegas Golden Knights.
San Jose is well aware of what it’s like facing the Pacific Division’s newest team, having fallen to Vegas in the second round of last year’s playoffs. And while this season’s Vegas squad isn’t as threatening, this is a matchup they likely want to avoid.
Said matchup looks a little more unappealing as of late because of how each team is playing as they gear up to face each other on Monday evening at SAP Center.