Oof. Listen, a “W” on the road against a team that’s been playing well at even strength is always a plus. Aaron Dell shutting the gates? That’s hopeful. But, the San Jose Sharks got pummeled in Montreal on the shot counter last night, and reminders of the team’s depth issues shone far too brightly.
Through two periods San Jose took just eight shots during 5-on-5 hockey. With 10 skaters per side, the Sharks were outshot (all shots) by 22 and generated just 30 percent of expected goals. Even after adjusting for the score — the Sharks scored three goals quickly early in the second period — and scoring biases, the numbers don’t look much better.