Golden Knights pummel Sharks in series opener — PHOTOS

Golden Knights fans celebrate a 7-0 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrates a score during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Vegas Golden Knights celebrates a score by left wing Erik Haula (56) go in for a score during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) go for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) attempt a shot against San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault, not pictured, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault, center, celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with right wing Reilly Smith (19) and center William Karlsson (71) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot from San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights center Cody Eakin, second from left, celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with teammates during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) battles for the puck against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) and right wing Timo Meier (28) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by center Cody Eakin, not pictured, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks center Chris Tierney (50) at the end of the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates a goal by Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks center Chris Tierney, center left, gets tripped up as San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) goes for the puck while Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) looks on during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) controls the puck as San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) defends during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill (15) gets tripped up as San Jose Sharks left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) goes after the puck during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) and San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) watch the puck pass by during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) gets scored on by Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, not pictured, during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) watches the puck near the net during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) and left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrate a goal by Golden Knights defenseman Colin Miller, not pictured, against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Colin Miller, not pictured, against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) hits Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) after cross-checking left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemarem, not pictured, during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Kane was ejected as a result. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) is ejected after cross-checking Golden Knights left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, not pictured, in the face during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights fans celebrate a goal by Golden Knights left wing James Neal, not pictured, during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights players celebrate their 7-0 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights mascot Chance celebrates the teams 7-0 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) cross-checks Golden Knights left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) as Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt looks on during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Kane was ejected as a result. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto