"The trouble for the Sharks is that McDavid isn't the only danger on the ice. There's also Leon Draisaitl, who has 84 points this season and Evan Bouchard, who has 66 points. In the net, Tristan Jarry is 15-7-2 with a .890 save percentage."
"If there's one thing the Sharks need to do today, it's stay out of the box. The Oilers are absolute killers on the power play. Edmonton is 32.3% on the man advantage, scoring about once every third opportunity. The Sharks' penalty kill is only operating at 78.7% so the statistics are not in San Jose's favor."
"The last time they met was on Jan. 29 when the Sharks lost 4-3 in overtime. While another three-point game against a division rival is not ideal, it's certainly better than losing outright at this juncture in the season. The Sharks need points anyway they can get them."
The San Jose Sharks play the Edmonton Oilers in a crucial game as San Jose struggles during a challenging stretch of the season. Edmonton arrives after a mixed California road trip, losing to Anaheim 6-5 but defeating Los Angeles 8-1. Connor McDavid reached 100 points this season, joining Leon Draisaitl (84 points) and Evan Bouchard (66 points) as offensive threats. Goaltender Tristan Jarry holds a 15-7-2 record with a .890 save percentage. This is the second of four meetings; San Jose lost their previous matchup 4-3 in overtime on January 29. The Sharks' primary concern involves Edmonton's dominant power play operating at 32.3%, while San Jose's penalty kill struggles at 78.7%. Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin is unavailable due to personal reasons.
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