SAN JOSE — The Sharks are only halfway through a grueling month of March that will see them play 16 games in 31 days.
Fatigue might have been an issue against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday when they managed just 20 shots on net and found quality scoring chances to be at a premium.
“From looking at the game from the bench, I thought we looked tired. I thought we looked slow, sluggish,” Sharks center Logan Couture said after the game. “We just didn’t have any jump.”
If the schedule is taking a toll, it’s a good thing the Sharks have been able to build up a bit of a cushion in the Pacific Division as they head into Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.