The San Jose Sharks should give themselves a pat on the back after battling through tough road tests against the Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes and Anaheim Ducks.
Now standing tall with a 6-3-2 record and sitting atop the Pacific Division, the San Jose Sharks went on the road, in what was one of the biggest challenges to overcome in the young 2018-2019 season.
The road trip kicked off with a smackdown in Smashville. The Sharks and the Predators, two defensively-dominating Western Conference teams, clashed in high-scoring affair at Bridgestone Arena. In a furious final 20 minutes of play , the San Jose Sharks stormed back with three goals to defeat the reigning Presidents Trophy winners 5-4.