Perhaps there was no other way for the month of December to end.
Looking to build on what was their most complete effort of the season three days prior, the Sharks instead fell flat against the worst team in the NHL, losing 2-0 to the Detroit Red Wings in the opening game of a five-game road trip at Little Caesars Arena.
Tyler Bertuzzi’s goal at the 3:15 mark of the second period stood up as the winner, as the Sharks, despite 34 shots on net, were shut out for the first time this season.
The Sharks went 0 for 3 on the power play, and are now 2 for 49 with the man advantage over their last 20 games.