The San Jose Sharks have one game remaining on their first Eastern Conference road trip of the 2016-17 NHL season. A win in the finale will be necessary to make the swing a success after blowing a lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, Oct. 20.
The Sharks entered the third period with a 2-0 lead. The Penguins were without Conn Smythe winner and captain Sidney Crosby as well as the trophy’s rightful winner Kris Letang. Two more blue-line injuries happened during the game, leaving the Stanley Cup champions with only two pairs for the third.