SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks are in a freefall at most inopportune time.
Dylan Larkin scored in the first minute, Jonathan Bernier had 38 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Sharks 3-2 Monday night.
The Red Wings have won four of their last five games after going 1-9-3 over their previous 13.
The Sharks lost their season-high sixth (0-5-1) straight game. Its their longest skid since going 0-6-0 in March 2017.
Larkin scored his 28th goal on a breakaway 38 seconds into the first period , faking a forehand shot before slipping a backhander past Martin Jones, who finished with 20 saves.
“It was the first shift of the game they scored, and it seems like thats been happening too often lately,” Sharks center Logan Couture said. “Were falling behind 1-0 early, and then youre fighting to get back in it. We got to figure out a way to get leads.”
San Jose is in second place in the Pacific Division, six points behind Calgary, which lost to Los Angeles 3-0. The Sharks maintained a five-point lead over third-place Vegas, which lost to St. Louis, 3-1.
San Jose has just six regular-season games remaining. The Sharks have already clinched a playoff spot.
“I dont know if theres a complacency about where were sitting in the standings or what, but weve got to get out of it,” San Jose Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said.
Andreas Athanasiou scored his 29th goal on a breakaway with just under five minutes left in the second period.
Athanasiou has seven points (five goals, two assists) in his last five games.
Red Wings rookie forward Taro Hirose assisted Athanasious goal. He has an assist in his first four NHL games.
“Hes really impressive, It doesnt seem like theres any panic in his game ever,” Larkin said. “Hes so calm with the puck. Its clear that he wants to hold onto it and make plays.”
The Red Wings opened up a 3-0 lead when Christoffer Ehn scored a short-handed goal at 8:35 of the third period.
Evander Kane scored his 28th goal for San Jose on the power play 20 seconds later.
Tomas Hertl scored his 33rd goal with four seconds left in the game.
Three of Detroits last four wins have been against contending teams (Islanders, Golden Knights, Sharks).
“I think these are obviously unbelievable teams and theyve got great players, and for us to come here on the road and show what we can do is huge for our teams success and our confidence in this room,” Hirose said.
San Joses three most recent losses have been to teams with losing records (Los Angeles, Anaheim and Detroit).
“I didnt think we had great energy until the third period,” DeBoer said. “I thought we had desperation in the third, but we need it for 60 minutes. We only came with 20 of it. Thats whatRead More – Source
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks are in a freefall at most inopportune time.
Dylan Larkin scored in the first minute, Jonathan Bernier had 38 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Sharks 3-2 Monday night.
The Red Wings have won four of their last five games after going 1-9-3 over their previous 13.
The Sharks lost their season-high sixth (0-5-1) straight game. Its their longest skid since going 0-6-0 in March 2017.
Larkin scored his 28th goal on a breakaway 38 seconds into the first period , faking a forehand shot before slipping a backhander past Martin Jones, who finished with 20 saves.
“It was the first shift of the game they scored, and it seems like thats been happening too often lately,” Sharks center Logan Couture said. “Were falling behind 1-0 early, and then youre fighting to get back in it. We got to figure out a way to get leads.”
San Jose is in second place in the Pacific Division, six points behind Calgary, which lost to Los Angeles 3-0. The Sharks maintained a five-point lead over third-place Vegas, which lost to St. Louis, 3-1.
San Jose has just six regular-season games remaining. The Sharks have already clinched a playoff spot.
“I dont know if theres a complacency about where were sitting in the standings or what, but weve got to get out of it,” San Jose Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said.
Andreas Athanasiou scored his 29th goal on a breakaway with just under five minutes left in the second period.
Athanasiou has seven points (five goals, two assists) in his last five games.
Red Wings rookie forward Taro Hirose assisted Athanasious goal. He has an assist in his first four NHL games.
“Hes really impressive, It doesnt seem like theres any panic in his game ever,” Larkin said. “Hes so calm with the puck. Its clear that he wants to hold onto it and make plays.”
The Red Wings opened up a 3-0 lead when Christoffer Ehn scored a short-handed goal at 8:35 of the third period.
Evander Kane scored his 28th goal for San Jose on the power play 20 seconds later.
Tomas Hertl scored his 33rd goal with four seconds left in the game.
Three of Detroits last four wins have been against contending teams (Islanders, Golden Knights, Sharks).
“I think these are obviously unbelievable teams and theyve got great players, and for us to come here on the road and show what we can do is huge for our teams success and our confidence in this room,” Hirose said.
San Joses three most recent losses have been to teams with losing records (Los Angeles, Anaheim and Detroit).
“I didnt think we had great energy until the third period,” DeBoer said. “I thought we had desperation in the third, but we need it for 60 minutes. We only came with 20 of it. Thats whatRead More – Source
