The Sharks lose a close one to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1in their actual home opener and in Brent Burns’ return to the Tank.
This was certainly an interesting one, despite the pretty-much-expected undesirable end result. On a more positive note, the Sharks scored first late in the first period on a no-look shot from Evgeny Svechnikov for his first goal in teal. Jaycob Megna and Erik Karlsson were credited with the apples on the Sharks’ only goal of the game.
The Canes tied the game at one late in the second period via Martin Necas. As for the Sharks in the second period, the offense practically did nothing as they left James Reimer to do all the work to keep the Sharks afloat, and the team was outshot significantly.
Late in the third period, Noah Gregor and Jalen Chatfield dropped the gloves and fought near center ice, but it wasn't much of a fight as Chatfield quickly took down Gregor. With just under two minutes remaining in regulation, Sebastian Aho redirected a shot from Brett Pesce past James Reimer for the game-winning goal for the Hurricanes.
James Reimer was great in net for this goaltending duel despite the loss, recording 33 saves.
San Jose honored Brent Burns in his return to SAP Center with a great pregame tribute and a well-deserved standing ovation from the crowd.
This was nothing more than the Sharks beating themselves, which we have all grown accustomed to many times over the past few seasons. They are now winless in their first three games of the season, and tomorrow night would be a perfect time for the Sharks to get their first win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Doug Wilson Tribute/Banner Raising Night, with puck drop at 7 pm PT.
Sources: NBC Sports Bay Area/California, NHL App
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