The San Jose Sharks opened defense of their Western Conference title by splitting the first two games of their opening-round playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.
Coach Peter DeBoer's team shouldn't expect things to get easier over the next two games in northern California starting when the Sharks and Oilers meet in Game 3 on Sunday night.
The Sharks posted eight wins in their final 12 at SAP Center to finish tied with the Chicago Blackhawks for third most in the West with 26. In those last dozen games, San Jose held opponents to two goals or less eight times, winning seven.