BOSTON – The Sharks began Thursday allowing the second-fewest goals in the NHL thanks in large part to the play of Martin Jones and Aaron Dell, who have both been outstanding.
While the goaltenders have been steady, the Sharks are typically strong at helping them out, too. Rarely is there a loose puck sitting in the crease, or a player left alone in front to plop in a rebound, or a pass through the seam leading to an easy score.
Against the Bruins, though, that defensive intensity was lacking, particularly in front of their own net and on the penalty kill.