"The San Jose Sharks have a chance to salvage some semblance of success on this road trip with a win this afternoon in Minnesota. After finding their game in New York, doing a bit of team bonding and getting the first win of the season, the Sharks wrap up the four game road trip with a visit to the Minnesota Wild."
"Scoring has been a problem for the Wild. The team had been outscored 33-23 this season. The Sharks haven't fared much better, having been outscored 37-23 so far, but San Jose has played one fewer game than the Wild. Special teams play will likely be a factor in today's game. The Sharks' power play is running at 23.3% which isn't bad, but the Minnesota power play is running at 30.6% to start the season."
San Jose can salvage its four-game road trip with a win in Minnesota after earning its first victory in New York following team bonding. A win would leave the Sharks at .500 on the road and provide momentum before returning home. Minnesota has also struggled with a 3-5-1 start and has lost its last two games. Both teams have been outscored; the Wild 33-23 and the Sharks 37-23, with San Jose having played one fewer game. Special teams stand out: Sharks PP 23.3% and PK 67.9%; Wild PP 30.6% and PK 66.7%. Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov lead Minnesota with 11 points and five goals each. Expected Sharks lineup lists Toffoli-Celebrini-Smith, Skinner-Wennberg-Eklund, Graf-Misa-Gaudette, Goodrow-Dellandrea-Reaves, with Nedeljkovic likely starting in net.
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