The San Jose Sharks are still searching for a win after a series of close games and a frustrating losing streak. With the end of the regular season fast approaching and only second from the bottom of the Pacific Division, things can only look up for the organization. Or, they will, but maybe after this game.
Last night marked the first time that goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen had ever faced the Vancouver Canucks in his NHL career. Radim Simek was back in the line-up, and for good reason; the identity of this tilt was physicality, and Simek, if all else fails, can knock someone into next year with a big hit.