Morelli has 2 points in NHL debut, Golden Knights shut out Sharks

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SAN JOSE — Mason Morelli had a goal and an assist in his NHL debut, and Logan Thompson made 30 saves for the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-0 win against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Monday.

William Eklund (center) attempts to dig the puck out of a scrum of players in front of the Vegas net

William Eklund (center) attempts to dig the puck out of a scrum of players in front of the Vegas net – Photo by Jack Lima

Alec Martinez had three assists for the Golden Knights (32-17-6), who had lost two straight games.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves for the Sharks (15-35-5), who have lost three of their last four and were shut out or the ninth time this season.

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Michael Amadio gave Vegas a 1-0 lead at 2:28 of the first period.

William Karlsson made it 2-0 at 4:25, scoring on a rebound from a shot by Martinez.

Morelli increased the lead to 3-0 at 19:12 taking a cross-ice pass from Alex Pietrangelo on the power play.

The 28-year-old forward, who was recalled from Henderson of the American Hockey League on Saturday, became the first player in Golden Knights history to have two points in his NHL debut.

Keegan Kolesar scored for a 4-0 lead at 18:44 of the second period.

William Karlsson (71) shoots the puck past Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood for the Golden Knights' second goal

William Karlsson (71) shoots the puck past Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood for the Golden Knights’ second goal – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward William Eklund (72) carries the puck into the Sharks zone in front of Mason Morelli (11) during third period action

Sharks forward William Eklund (72) carries the puck into the Sharks zone in front of Mason Morelli (11) during third period action – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward Anthony Duclair (10) attempts to get his stick on a rebound as defensemen Brayden McNabb (3) and Zach Whitecloud (2) provide help for goalie Logan Thompson

Sharks forward Anthony Duclair (10) attempts to get his stick on a rebound as defensemen Brayden McNabb (3) and Zach Whitecloud (2) provide help for goalie Logan Thompson – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun looks a make a pass

Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun looks a make a pass – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) is checked by Vegas defenseman Brayden Pietrangelo (3) as goalie Logan Thompson blocks the shot

Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) is checked by Vegas defenseman Brayden Pietrangelo (3) as goalie Logan Thompson blocks the shot – Photo by Jack Lima

A shot gets behind Vegas goalie Logan Thompson but stays out of the net

A shot gets behind Vegas goalie Logan Thompson but stays out of the net – Photo by Jack Lima

Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson looses his mask during third period action

Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson looses his mask during third period action – Photo by Jack Lima

Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson stopped 29 shots to earn a shutout win

Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson stopped 29 shots to earn a shutout win – Photo by Jack Lima

Michael Amadio (22) opens the scoring with a shot past Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood

Michael Amadio (22) opens the scoring with a shot past Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) attempts to control a pass in front of goalie Logan Thompson

Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) attempts to control a pass in front of goalie Logan Thompson – Photo by Jack Lima