The San Jose Sharks experienced a devastating 7-5 defeat against the Nashville Predators after leading 5-1 in the second period. Despite a promising start with Mikael Granlund's power-play goal, the Sharks lost their competitive edge and failed to respond as the Predators scored six unanswered goals. This loss reflects a deeper issue for the Sharks, as they have struggled significantly in third-period situations, being one of the few NHL teams to have eight such regulation losses. The defeat marks a low point in a disappointing season, with the Sharks now sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings.
The Sharks hit rock bottom Tuesday, leading 5-1 in the second before collapsing to a 7-5 defeat against the Predators, highlighting their struggle to maintain leads.
San Jose's inability to maintain third-period leads has placed them among the worst teams historically, with eight regulation losses after leading going into the final period.
Collection
[
|
...
]