"It just looks like they kind of run into each other, in a sense. I don't know how deliberate it is. The Sharks killed the penalty to Sherwood but were unable to score on an ensuing power play that carried into overtime."
"If we're going to play in the playoffs, that's what it's going to be like. So we've got to get comfortable being a little uncomfortable at times. That's how the game's played. We've got to protect each other."
The San Jose Sharks are three-quarters through their season and have maintained playoff contention, surprising the NHL. However, they suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday, ending their six-game homestand. The game was marked by controversy when Mat Barzal's shoulder collided with Macklin Celebrini's head in the third period without a penalty. Kiefer Sherwood responded by going after Barzal, receiving a roughing minor. Bo Horvat scored the overtime winner with 40 seconds remaining. Coach Ryan Warsofsky acknowledged the physical nature of playoff hockey, emphasizing the team must adapt to tighter checking and protect each other as they pursue their first playoff appearance since 2019.
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