After a stunning loss just the night before (featuring eight unanswered goals from the Nashville Predators) the tilt against the Anaheim Ducks, the San Jose Sharks needed to show some pushback.
The good news? They absolutely did, coming out in the first period with a distinct sort of energy that was absent last game, perhaps indicating that the last game was a turning point for the team.
The bad news? The Ducks had better puck management and control throughout the first period, and the consistent neutral zone turnovers made it difficult for San Jose to stage breakouts.