The Sharks' schedule for the 2021 season has been released, and they will face off against their West Division foes eight times over the course of this season. 14 of their first 18 games will be on the road, with their season opener on January 14 against the Coyotes in Arizona. The Sharks' 2021 home opener is on February 1 vs. the Golden Knights, whether it be in San Jose or at a temporary site. They will play two-game series against each of their West Division opponents before moving on to the next opponent or city to reduce travel during the season and ultimately the team's exposure to COVID-19, similar to three- and four-game series between two teams in baseball during the regular season. Team Teal will wrap up their 2021 season with eight of their final ten games at home.
The main reason why the Sharks' beginning of the season is road-heavy is to accommodate Santa Clara County's organized sports ban due to COVID-19. If the Sharks at any point during this coming season have to play home games outside of San Jose, the team announced that the shark head that the players skate out of onto the ice during every home game will not be traveling with them to their temporary home.
Another thing to watch for this coming season is that Patrick Marleau is 45 games away from breaking the all-time record for most games played in the NHL (1,767). If Patty stays healthy for at least most of the season, he will break that record originally set by Gordie Howe this coming season, which would be absolutely incredible.
To see the complete Sharks 2021 season schedule, visit sjsharks.com/schedule.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area/California
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