SAN JOSE – For just the third time this season, the Sharks lost a game in regulation when holding a lead after two periods. The Oilers’ victory nearly assures Edmonton of home ice in the first round, while the Sharks’ struggle for points since early March continued. Here are our three takeaways from the 4-2 loss…
1 – Oilers bend, but don’t break
Reaction in the Sharks’ dressing room was that they seemed generally pleased with their work ethic after Tuesday’s ugly win over Vancouver in which they basically packed it in after 50 minutes, but got away with it.