With a 5-2 win, the San Jose Sharks have done what no other team has been able to do since late November, and that is hand the Tampa Bay Lightning a regulation loss.
It’s rare when the Sharks lose the possession battle, but they did so in the first period with a 36.67 Corsi For percent during 5-on-5. Despite the low shot volume, they were able to strike for two quick goals from Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski. Toward the end of the first, the Lightning's possession edge paid off and they cut the Sharks' lead to one courtesy of Victor Hedman, who was left unmarked for an easy scoring chance.