The San Jose Sharks hit the road this past week, beginning a five-game swing through parts of Canada before returning for a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. While the Sharks were tough luck losers in the Windy City, it’s been a decent trip thus far as San Jose has posted a 2-1-1 record.
Get caught up on all the latest Sharks news from their current road trip in this week’s roundup:
– San Jose began their road trip looking to snap their season-high six-game losing streak against the Montreal Canadiens. The Sharks started their trip off on the right foot as they scored the first three goals of the game to cruise to a 3-1 victory over Montreal. It was a big win for San Jose to finally pick up a victory during the month of December, and allow them to focus on the rest of their road trip
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– Two nights later, the Sharks were in the hockey capital of the world as they squared off against Mike Babcock and the new look Toronto Maple Leafs. After scoring two early power play goals in the first, it appeared as if the boys in teal would cruise to an easy victory. However, Toronto would score four unanswered goals to take a 4-2 lead in the third. But the Sharks would battle back with goals from Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Matt Nieto to send the game to overtime, before Brent Burns ended things with a perfectly placed snap shot.
– Seeking their third straight win to open the trip, San Jose headed to the Canadian capital city where the Ottawa Senators placed host. After an evenly played game for two-and-a-half periods, the Senators broke things open with three goals in the third to secure a 4-2 win over the Sharks.
– With their road trip wrapping up, San Jose faces a big test against Los Angeles as the Sharks look to gain ground on the division-leading Kings in their final game before the Christmas break.
– The 2016 World Junior Championships are fast approaching and fans of the Sharks will want to tune in to check out a few prospects that will be in action. Before you do, read all about those names to keep an eye on from a San Jose perspective.
– Finally, despite their recent run of poor play, the Sharks are still afloat in the Pacific Division, sitting in second place ahead of a host of teams within striking distance.
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Stay tuned to Blades of Teal for all the latest Sharks news as San Jose heads to Los Angeles to take on the Kings before enjoying some much needed time off for the holidays.