"The way we play, that gives us a chance," Sharks forward Mikael Granlund said after a 2-1 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. "We've been getting better as a team throughout this season. Beginning of the season, we were just behind in these games and right now we are playing way better. That gives us a chance, and that gives us the confidence. Not only the results but the way we play."
Prevailing against Capitals (17-6-2), who are tied with the New Jersey Devils atop the Eastern Conference with 36 points, provided another boost to their belief that they can compete with the NHL's best teams.
The Sharks limited the Capitals, who entered Tuesday on a four-game winning streak and leading the League in averaging 4.21 goals per game, to just one goal.
San Jose escaped the first period ahead 1-0 despite being outshot 16-8, thanks mostly to goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, but got stronger as the game progressed.
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