SAN JOSE -- Reilly Smith scored 1:24 into overtime to secure a 4-3 win for the Vegas Golden Knights against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Thursday.

Smith put the puck into an empty net after San Jose goalie Alex Nedeljkovic had a pass blocked while he was out of position. Shea Theodore tapped the puck ahead for Smith to slide into the open net.

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden scored, and Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights (1-0-1). Mark Stone had two assists, and Akira Schmid made 20 saves.

Jeff Skinner, Alexander Wennberg, and Philipp Kurashev scored for the Sharks in their season opener. Shakir Mukhamadullin had two assists, and Nedeljkovic made 27 saves.

Skinner gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead at 5:31 of the first period. After Ty Dellandrea's shot defl

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