Sharks Outplay Pens, But Struggle to Find the Back of the Net
Despite a much-improved effort, the San Jose Sharks remained winless on the season after a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves for the Sharks, including 18 in the first period, but the team was unable to solve Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.
Defensive Lapses Cost Sharks Against Mammoth
In their previous game, the Sharks suffered a 6-3 defeat against the Utah Mammoth. Defensive breakdowns proved costly, as Nick Schmaltz scored a hat trick and Clayton Keller added a goal and three assists for the Mammoth. Tyler Toffoli, Jeff Skinner, and Macklin Celebrini scored for the Sharks, but it wasn't enough to overcome their defensive struggles.
TL;DR
- The Sharks remain winless on the season after a 3-0 loss to the Penguins, despite outshooting their opponents.
- Defensive lapses led to a 6-3 defeat against the Mammoth, with Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller having big games.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has shown promise, but the Sharks need better support from their skaters to turn their season around.