T.M. Selection: Vegas Golden Knights.

I like the Vegas Golden Knights to win this game against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. Vegas has lost 3 games in a row now but I think they can stop the bleeding here and get a win over the Sharks. They were shut out in 2 games in a row but they finally got some goals on the board and scored 3 in their most recent game. They went on to lose in OT to the Kings after blowing a late lead but I think they are going to come to play a lot better after 2 disappointing performances in a row on home ice. The Sharks have been in a huge skid lately losing 5 games in a row and they have only won 1/8 of their previous 8 games. They have already lost 2 in a row at home and I expect them to make it 3 here. The Sharks have a history with Vegas and they have become rivals going all the way back to when Vegas 1st came into the league and these 2 met each other in the playoffs a few times. Vegas will get up for this game and I expect them to be motivated to get the win over the Sharks here knowing the Sharks have been in a huge skid and they can break out of their own funk. The Golden Knights came close to winning the other night but lost it in OT. I think they are going to tighten up on defense here to make sure they don't blow another lead. Vegas is also a lot better than the Sharks just in general, Vegas will be in the playoffs this year and the Sharks will not be. I like Vegas to break out of their funk here and win this game over the Sharks.

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Golden Knights.