The Shield

The 2026-27 Shield · Shield game 2

The Sharks take the Shield from the Panthers

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Sharks4

The Shield is taken · OT

Shieldbearer

Will Smith Sharks

2 goals and an assist.

The Panthers' reign falls without a single defense. Reign 3 of the season begins, and the Sharks carry a target from their very next game.

That reign was broken on Oct 5, after 1 defense.

What if the Panthers had held?

When
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Where
SAP Center at San Jose
Decided
In overtime
Winning goal
L. Cagnoni
Winning goalie
Y. Askarov

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