SAN JOSE – Despite controlling play for most of Saturday night against Anaheim, the Sharks were unable to overcome some disturbing trends in their game that are congealing exactly one month since the season began.
Poor starts, and an even worse power play, combined to give the Sharks their seventh defeat in the last 10 games, 1-0 at SAP Center.
The first 10 minutes were ugly, as the Sharks allowed the first goal for the fifth time in their last six matches.
Despite being the more rested team after the Ducks had played Friday night at home, Anaheim had the better legs and minds at puck drop.