Midseason Form: 3 Observations as Golden Knights Top Sharks in Preseason Shootout

There's a timeless saying that goes a little like this: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." In the case of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the San Jose Sharks , this seems more like a young dog struggling to learn a new trick. If you wanted to force the Golden Knights into the 'old dog' role, the saying really only applies if the 'new trick' is losing to the Sharks.

The Sharks iced a more veteran-heavy roster, deploying the likes of Jacob Trouba , Dmitry Orlov , Tyler Toffoli , and Alexander Wennberg . They also played Ivar Stenberg and Michael Misa , the second overall picks from the past two NHL Entry Drafts. However, despite entering tonight as heavy underdogs, the Golden Knights found a way to win. It seems like they always do against the Sharks.

Yes, their 2-1 shootout victory tonight came in a meaningless preseason game. But to the Golden Knights, who sent a young roster out against a more veteran-heavy Sharks team, a win is a win.