In a critical road stretch against Central Division opponents, the San Jose Sharks turned a promising start into a lackluster outing. The Sharks managed to grab only three points from the four games with a win against the Blues and an overtime loss to the Wild in Minnesota.
After defeating the sputtering Blues in St. Louis, the Sharks turned in their worst performance of the season in Nashville. Aaron Dell got the start and perhaps would like to have a redo as the third period became a nightmare in a 7-1 defeat.
Two points appeared likely in the Windy City as the lifeless Chicago Blackhawks will not be making a postseason appearance.