Training camp can feel like a grind, but the Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks Sharks decided to put in some extra work Saturday.
The two teams took their preseason game to overtime and a shootout before Knights’ defenseman Erik Brannstrom ended things in the sixth round. Forward Alex Tuch saw it as beneficial for the team to work on those 3-on-3 overtime situations.
“You’re playing an exhibition game, why not throw a guy out there in 3-on-3 that’s not used to it?” Tuch said. “It’s way different in the NHL. It’s a lot about puck possession, it’s a lot about good changes.