"The San Jose Sharks continue what is arguably the team's most important extended road trip of the season this afternoon with a stop in Boston to play the Bruins. The Sharks need points on this road trip if the team wants to stay in the playoff hunt and it's not getting easier as the group gets ready to play the gritty Bruins for game two."
"San Jose was humbled in Buffalo on Tuesday, seeing just how far the players need to come if they're looking to be among the league's more competitive teams moving forward. Now, the players not named Macklin Celebrini will need to dig deep to see if they can find that next level as the games get tougher."
"The Bruins are fifth in the Atlantic Division but currently hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference wild card race, so the team is very much scrapping for points, like the Sharks are."
The San Jose Sharks play the Boston Bruins in a pivotal matchup during an important road trip for playoff positioning. San Jose suffered a defeat in Buffalo and must improve to compete at higher levels. Boston, led by David Pasternak with 76 points and Morgan Geekie's 34 goals, holds the second Eastern Conference wild card spot and also needs points. The Sharks previously defeated Boston 3-1 on November 23. San Jose faces lineup concerns with William Eklund questionable due to injury, goaltender Yaroslav Askarov unavailable for backup duties, and Igor Chernyshov called up as insurance. The Bruins' goaltender Swayman maintains a 25-13-3 record with a .906 save percentage.
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