NHL: Rebuilding San Jose Sharks unable to keep up with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The San Jose Sharks game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night provided a clear snapshot as to where each franchise is at right now in terms of their expectations for this season.
The Sharks allowed three goals in a lopsided first period and two more in the first 7:29 of the second before starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was mercifully pulled by coach David Quinn. Kaapo Kahkonen, who was slated to start Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, came in relief and stopped nine of 10 shots.
The Sharks on Thursday, at least through the first two periods, were a step slow to pucks and just could not keep up with the Lightning, who not only play with pace but also can break out of their own zone with frightening quickness. Perhaps the most concerning part of Thursday’s game from the Sharks perspective was the Lightning, for at least the first 40 minutes, were the harder-working team. Per Natural Stat Trick, the Sharks created just five high-danger chances and allowed 17.
If the Sharks can’t pick up a win in either of those two games, their next chances would come next week at home when they play the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday and the Pittsburgh Penguins next Saturday.
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