Team Teal wins their second straight contest and their fifth game of the season to close out their current homestand, taking down the Washington Capitals 2-1.
The Sharks struck first in the opening period on Fabian Zetterlund’s sixth goal of the season, with the assists going to Nikita Okhotiuk and Mikael Granlund. Late in the second period, Washington evened things up on a broken play, with the tying goal being credited to Evgeny Kuznetsov. Unlike the previous time these two teams faced each other in the nation’s capital back in October, the Sharks would get the last laugh, as Luke Kunin would score the game-winner on the power play late in the third period, with assists from Justin Bailey for his first point as a Shark and Ty Emberson for points in back-to-back games.
Mackenzie Blackwood was excellent in net and the primary factor keeping this game a low-scoring affair for the Sharks, compiling 33 saves, some of which were remarkable.
Prior to this game, the Sharks signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way deal and placed Filip Zadina on the IR. Bailey led the Barracuda in goals and has 11 points with the Sharks' AHL club this season, tied for second on the 'Cuda. In addition, Tomas Hertl didn't play in this one due to an undisclosed injury occurring off the ice.
Despite their overall record and place in the standings this season, the Sharks have been performing well on home ice as of late. This is a pleasant surprise and great to see from a rebuilding Team Teal that got off to a historically bad start this season through its first 11 games. The Sharks should do everything they can to keep their win streak and positive momentum going, especially heading into their longest road trip of the season consisting of their next six games. Speaking of the Sharks longest road trip of the 2023-24 campaign, it begins Thursday in Boston against the Bruins at 4 pm PT.
Sources: Sharks Audio Network, San Jose Sharks PR, NHL App
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