The San Jose Sharks have been searching for their identity throughout their return from the holiday break with a series of blow-out losses through the first half of the four-game road trip. The team met the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 30, just nine days ago, resulting in a 3-2 overtime win for the Sharks.
Since then, San Jose has allowed more than 14 goals, lost Erik Karlsson and Jake Middleton to injuries, James Reimer has been listed as day-to-day (and needing a reset) and Nick Bonino joined Logan Couture and Lane Pederson in COVID Protocol.