The Sharks ended a six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, showcasing better puck management during the game. Goals from Mikael Granlund and rookie Macklin Celebrini were key to their success. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the importance of not forcing plays, as two significant exit passes demonstrated the difference between experienced and inexperienced hockey. The team's focus on strategic play led to their first victory in weeks, marking a positive turnaround.
"We weren't forcing things," Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said postgame. "We don't want to get to chucking pucks around and putting pucks in the middle of the ice [on the breakout]. So that was something we discussed."
Two exit passes stood out, one good, one bad, one from a veteran, one from a rookie. This also was the difference between winning and losing hockey, mature and immature hockey.
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