Drew Remenda's Stanley Cup Diary: What's wrong with the Sharks?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in control of this series because the Sharks are struggling to play a speed game.

In today's NHL, it's very hard to defeat a team as highly skilled and as fast -- top to bottom -- as the Penguins. There was a time when the slower team could hook and hold and clog up the middle of the ice. It was an effective tactic. In 2016, that tactic guarantees a constant parade to the penalty box.So how do you combat speed? How can the Sharks win Game 3?First, puck placement is crucial.The Sharks must start chipping the puck behind the Pittsburgh defense with support and speed -- and not just speed, but intellectual speed.