Overview

• Utah stormed to a 4–1 first-period lead on goals by Mikhail Sergachev, Dylan Guenther on the power play, Kailer Yamamoto and Andrew Agozzino.
• San Jose erased the deficit in the second with three unanswered, highlighted by a Macklin Celebrini setup for Will Smith on the power play to tie it 4–4.
• Early in the third, Clayton Keller restored Utah’s edge on a shot that deflected off Jack McBain, and Branden Tanev added a breakaway finish for the 6–4 final.
• Coach André Tourigny praised the overall performance but called the second period a learning opportunity as the team works to sustain pace and pressure.
• Most regulars dressed, with Logan Cooley, Alexander Kerfoot and Barrett Hayton sitting as roster decisions near for Oct. 9, and reporting notes Sharks goalie Karel Vejmelka’s rough preseason form (.787 save percentage).