For the second straight game, the Sharks had a lead after allowing an early first goal. For, the second straight game, they allowed a tying goal.
But there was no third-period meltdown against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, as Gustav Nyquist’s game-winning goal late in the second period lifted San Jose to a 3-2 win over Edmonton.
Here are three takeaways as the Sharks improved to 45-27-9 (99 points) on the season:
A better reaction to giving up a lead
The Sharks' biggest problem in Tuesday's loss to the Vancouver Canucks was leaving the door open for a Canucks comeback in the third period.