Back at home, the Sharks hoped to use their home advantage to take an important 2-1 series lead. Unfortunately, they lost a pivotal Game 3 by a score of 1-0, and were shutout for the second straight game.
Within seconds, San Jose made use of its home advantage. An electric crowd, big hits, and numerous scoring chances all contributed to the early momentum. They dominated the first period despite scoring no goals.
In the second period, the Oilers bounced back with many more opportunities, including some from superstar Connor McDavid. They evened up the shot chart and held the Sharks without a shot for the final eleven minutes of the second period.