The San Jose Sharks (43-27-7) not only fell to the Edmonton Oilers (43-25-9) on the scoreboard, but also in the Pacific Division standings on Thursday night when the Oilers defeated the boys in teal 3-2. Edmonton and San Jose entered the game tied in the Pacific Division standings at 93 points, but the Oilers now have sole possession of second place, and are just one point behind the Anaheim Ducks for the division lead.
Just 1:01 into the game, Jannik Hansen beat Oilers’ goalie Cam Talbot to put the Sharks ahead 1-0. It was Hansen’s second goal as a member of the Sharks with his other goal 1:44 into Tuesday’s victory over the Rangers.