# San Jose Sharks 2026 preseason performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-jose-sharks-2026-preseason-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-25T05:47:12.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The San Jose Sharks began their 2026 preseason with a dominant 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings during the Rookie Faceoff. In that matchup, second overall draft pick Ivar Stenberg scored two goals, including a redirection in the third period and a fast-break goal assisted by Igor Chernyshov.

In their subsequent preseason game at the SAP Center, the Sharks lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Vegas Golden Knights. After a scoreless first forty minutes, Michael Misa scored to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead in the third period, assisted by Dmitry Orlov and Ivar Stenberg. Alexander Holtz tied the game for Vegas, and although Stenberg scored during the shootout, the Golden Knights secured the win. Coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed satisfaction with the team’s defensive execution despite the result.

Following the loss, the Sharks secured a 10-0 preseason victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the SAP Center. This performance marked the first time the franchise has recorded ten goals in a single game since March 2002 and represents their first ten-goal performance in preseason history. Rookie Ivar Stenberg recorded a hat trick during the contest, bringing his preseason total to five points across three games. Other notable contributors included Igor Chernyshov, who scored two goals in the first period, and Mason Marchment, who scored on a breakaway.

## Claims

- Michael Misa scored the first goal of the game in the third period. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ivar Stenberg recorded an assist on Michael Misa's goal. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alexander Holtz scored the tying goal for the Vegas Golden Knights. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Carter Hart played as the goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The San Jose Sharks lost 2-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in a preseason shootout. (single source)
- Ivar Stenberg scored a goal during the shootout. (single source)
- Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed satisfaction with the team's performance. (single source)
- The game was held at the SAP Center in San Jose. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: San Jose Sharks defeat Anaheim Ducks 10-0 in preseason game

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 10-0 in a preseason game, highlighted by a hat trick from rookie Ivar Stenberg.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-sharks-defeat-anaheim-ducks-10-0-in-preseason-game

### 2026-09-22: San Jose Sharks lose preseason matchup to Vegas Golden Knights

The San Jose Sharks lost 2-1 in a preseason shootout against the Vegas Golden Knights, highlighted by a debut performance from Ivar Stenberg.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-sharks-lose-preseason-matchup-to-vegas-golden-knights

### 2026-09-12: Ivar Stenberg scores twice in San Jose Sharks debut

San Jose Sharks prospect Ivar Stenberg scored two goals in his debut during the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, leading the team to an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivar-stenberg-scores-twice-in-san-jose-sharks-debut

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