The Sharks’ 1-1-1 record through three home games this week seems disappointing, but there were still some good things going on under the hood that can give us some hope. The Sharks have been a positive shot share team for every period after the first intermission of the New York Rangers game on Tuesday and, while their goal tending leaves a little to be desired, the Sharks’ skaters have by and large been effective.
Among goalies who have played at least 300 minutes so far this year, Martin Jones’ -7.13 adjusted goals saved above average (GSAA) at 5-on-5 is 32nd of 33 (in case you were wondering how the St.