Hertl scores twice in 5-point game, Golden Knights beat Sharks 7-2 for 4th win in a row

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl had two goals and three assists, Jack Eichel also scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 7-2 on Sunday night, ending young Sharks star Macklin Celebrini's points streak at 13 games.

Vegas won its fourth straight game, completing a back-to-back after beating St. Louis 4-2 at home Saturday night.

Pavel Dorofeyev had a goal and an assist, Zach Whitecloud and Shea Theodore also scored, and Carl Lindbom stopped 18 shots. Mark Stone had two assists, but his goals streak ended at team record-tying seven games.

Collin Graf and Alexander Wennberg scored for the Sharks, and Yaroslav Askarov made 26 saves. San Jose also played Saturday, beating Dallas 5-4 at home in overtime.

Eichel opened the scoring at 7:19 of the first period, and Dorofeyev scored his 17th goal of the season on a power play with 9:03 to go in the period.

Vegas added three goals in the second period, including a power-play goal by Hertl, his 17th of the season, with nine minutes remaining.

Theodore scored an empty-netter in the third, and Hertl capped the scoring with his second of the night.

Golden Knights: At Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Sharks: At Washington on Thursday night.

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Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl, top left, celebrates with right wing Mark Stone after scoring against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, bottom, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) passes the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) is congratulated by defenseman Noah Hanifin, left, and right wing Braeden Bowman (42) after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Cole Reinhardt (23) celebrates with goaltender Carl Lindbom (30) after an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, middle, is congratulated by teammates after scoring an empty net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

PHOENIX (AP) — Royce O'Neale scored 19 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns breezed to a 112-93 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.

Phoenix has won 10 of its last 13 games.

The Suns led 96-65 going into the fourth quarter after Dillon Brooks scored 11 points in the third, hitting three 3-pointers. The sloppy Wizards shot just 6 of 21 (28.6%) in the third and had seven turnovers.

The Suns improved to 14-5 at home and were able to sit their starters for the entire fourth quarter. O'Neale made 5 of 9 shots from 3-point range while Brooks finished with 16 points and made four threes. Booker added eight assists.

The Phoenix backups were productive — Grayson Allen had 12 points, Oso Ighodaro added 10 and Ryan Dunn had nine.

Washington's Alex Sarr finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while rookie Tre Johnson also had 19 points. The Wizards — who had 23 turnovers — have lost three straight after their best stretch of the season, winning five of seven.

Washington shot just 39.5% from the field, including 23.3% on 3s.

The Suns led by 17 in the second quarter before settling for a 65-50 halftime advantage. Booker led the Suns with 13 points before the break while Sarr had 13 for the Wizards.

Wizards: At Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Suns: At Miami on Tuesday night.

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Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns forwards Royce O'Neale (00) and Oso Ighodaro defend against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) gets off a shot against Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)