It’s finally that time of year — San Jose Sharks hockey is so close, you can practically taste it. San Jose fans have plenty to be excited about this year, from the rejuvenated health of Erik Karlsson, to a newly minted captain in Logan Couture.
But with a full 82 games ahead, the regular season isn’t only a grind for players, but for fans as well; planning to watch that many games requires a serious time commitment that some supporters, as much as they’d like to, simply can’t make. Whether you follow the team casually, refuse to miss a minute of the season, or fall somewhere in between, there are some games that all Sharks fans should have circled on their metaphorical calendars — here are the top five.