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Quick bites: Kraken get revenge, win 4-1

The San Jose Sharks put forth a better effort last night, but, unfortunately, fell to the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in what can only be described as a frustrating affair for both fans and players. There was an allowed goal for the Kraken and a similar disallowed goal for the Sharks, leading to a two-goal swing. In a tight game against a team that is so good at shutting things down defensively, that can be brutal, and it turned out to be. There, of course, were self-inflicted wounds as well, but overa...

25 days ago | 0 reads

Sharks at Kraken game 19: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks wrap up the team’s three-game road trip tonight with a visit to the Seattle Kraken. This is the second time the two teams will play in just over a week. The last time the Sharks were in Seattle, on Nov. 5, San Jose lit up the Kraken, scoring five unanswered goals. The Kraken are, understandably, looking to avenge that loss. It’s the lone regulation loss in the team’s 5-1-3 home record. Much like the Sharks, Seattle has been gobbling up points recently, going 5-2-3 in i...

26 days ago | 0 reads

Quick bites: Playing down to the competition

The San Jose Sharks had a chance to go on the team’s longest win streak in years. Yes, you read that right, years. Instead, San Jose failed to show up and lost to the Calgary Flames 2-0 in an incredibly lackluster performance. ”We were awful tonight,” said Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky after the game. It was similar to a sentiment Mario Ferraro had during the game when he told Randy Hahn and Jamal Mayers after the first period, “I don’t think we did one good thing out there.” The Sh...

27 days ago | 3 reads

Sharks at Flames game 18: Lines, game thread and how to watch

What a difference a season makes. Last season, the Calgary Flames were the NHL upstarts, looking to make some waves as the dark horses in the pacific Division pushing for a playoff spot while the San Jose Sharks were the NHL’s basement dwellers. This season, the tables have turned. The Flames, at 4-12-2, currently hold the worst record in the league by a fairly large margin. The team’s minus-20 goal differential certainly isn’t helping matters. The Flames have lost its last three games, while ...

28 days ago | 3 reads

Quick bites: Sharks beat Minnesota in OT … again

Not all of the wins for the San Jose Sharks this season are going to be pretty, and the 2-1 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild last night certainly counts as one of the ugly ones. The Wild absolutely dominated the Sharks for most of the game and it was only by sheer luck and strong goaltending by Yaroslav Askarov that the Sharks were capable of competing in the last 10 minutes of the third period. Looking at Natural Stat Trick’s game flow chart in all situations, you can see that the Wild...

29 days ago | 3 reads

Sharks at Wild game 17: Lines, game thread and how to watch

After a few days of rest, the San Jose Sharks are back in action and on the road, making the first stop on a three-game road trip. The Sharks pay a visit to the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Sharks are getting some much-needed reinforcements in the form of William Eklund. Eklund has not played since Nov. 1 because of a lower-body injury, but he’s healthy and ready to go. The forward will be back on the second line with Alex Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev. Forward Eth...

30 days ago | 3 reads

What Makes a Team Click? Ryan Reaves Might Have the Answer

A speaker. On a plane? Ryan Reaves reveals that he, in fact, had a fully charged speaker ready to go for the flight to Minnesota. Road trips can be any way you want. You can sleep, stare at a wall, talk, listen to music, but how do the San Jose Sharks take their journeys? Reaves gave us the scoop. “I mean, I’m probably the loudest person on every aspect of this team. I think Mar [Mario Ferraro] would be a very close second. Me and Mar have some really good arguments in the back of the pla...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Quick bites: Sharks snap Panthers 12 game point streak

That was the loudest the SAP Center had been in a very long time. Alex Wennberg had tunnel vision. The puck slid into the goal, and the place was electric. Yaroslav Askarov was taken aghast. Askarov gives a lot of credit to tonight’s crowd. “That's awesome. I mean, I was like, geez, especially like after first goal, oh my god. The boys love it.” — Annie Moore (@SanJosAnnie) November 9, 2025 The vibes have returned to the Shark Tank. First period The Sharks lost th...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Panthers at Sharks game 16: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks need to have short memories once again because it’s back to business tonight against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers. It will be another tough test for the Sharks. The Panthers were in San Jose last night, resting and watching the Sharks go toe-to-toe with the Winnipeg Jets, which means there will be no surprises. Worse yet, the Sharks aren’t going to get much in the way of reinforcements. Postgame yesterday, I saw William Eklund walking aroun...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Quick bites: Sharks beat Winnipeg, jump to .500 record

The San Jose Sharks are playing some of the best hockey we’ve seen in years and fans are eating it up. With the team’s 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets last night, the Sharks have officially hit a .500 record, something that hadn’t happened since the 2010s we think. How long the Sharks stay here could be fleeting; the team is back at it today against the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, who did not play yesterday. That said, we’re focused on last night’s win for a few moments, and it was w...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Jets at Sharks game 15: Lines, game thread and how to watch

Get ready for the annual West Side Story matchup, the showdown between the San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets. Early in the season, the Jets are third in the Western Conference with 18 points and a .692 points percentage. Not bad for the team that topped the Western Conference last season. Meantime, the Sharks are just five points behind the Jets and while that’s still 13th in the Western Conference, it’s not a bad place to be. The Sharks have garnered points in the team’s last four games. ...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Quick bites: PK propels Sharks to another road win

After having three days off, the San Jose Sharks faced off against an opponent in the Seattle Kraken who had yet to lose in regulation at Climate Pledge Arena. Missing William Eklund and Michael Misa to some last-minute injuries and lineup changes, the Sharks decided to go 11 forwards and 7 defensemen for the second game in a row. Continuing the team’s streak of playing efficient defense, a game against a fellow Pacific Division team was a great time to keep that up. First period The...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Sharks at Kraken game 14: Lines, game thread and how to watch

After a good start to the season, the Seattle Kraken are one of the top teams in the Pacific Division. The Kraken (16 points) are third in the Pacific, but trail the Anaheim Ducks (17 points) and Vegas Golden Knights (17 points) by just a single point. The Kraken are 6-2-4 for the season and have an even goal differential — 33 goals for and 33 goals against. Jordan Eberle and Jaden Schwartz share the team’s scoring lead with 10 points apiece. Eberle also leads the team with five goals. In...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

40 is the new 10 – why 40 games matter this season

The San Jose Sharks had an interesting decision to make this weekend, one that a lot of fans were watching: whether or not to play defenseman Sam Dickinson in his 10th NHL game. The 10th NHL game has long been a milestone of sorts for young players looking to break into the league, especially teenagers. That’s because it’s an indication of whether the player is ready to play at the sport’s highest level or if he needs more time to develop. A team that thinks the player needs more time to devel...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Quick bites: Sharks fall 3-2 in shootout vs. Detroit

Look, pass, release. Sam Dickinson scored his first NHL goal and point, on a night that meant more than just hockey. It was Hockey Fights Cancer night at the SAP Center, and the San Jose Sharks fought a tough battle with the Detroit Red Wings all the way to a shootout, where they ended up losing 2-3. Their fight is fierce, their hearts are even stronger. 💜 Tonight's Blueline Buddies Kane, Mikey, Soraya, Luke & Andy joined us on the ice tonight for #HockeyFightsCancer Night presented by @K...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Red Wings at Sharks game 13: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks are back on the ice this evening, just over 24 hours after winning in overtime against the Colorado Avalanche. Let’s hope the Sharks didn’t leave it all out on the ice because the Detroit Red Wings are well rested. Detroit was in town to watch the game. The Red Wings have won seven of the team’s last ten games and are 8-4-0 for the season, good enough for second in the Atlantic Division. So far on this California roadie, Detroit has had a split decision. The Red Wings ...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Quick bites: Chaotic Sharks win over Avalanche

The SAP Center didn’t just get free tacos Saturday afternoon; it got a show. The San Jose Sharks fought a very interesting physical battle against the Colorado Avalanche and walked out with a very nice win. Brought the heat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i1ksF8sW0g — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 1, 2025 First period Things didn’t start out well for the Sharks. Less than a minute in, Colorado’s Martin Necas put one past Sharks’ goaltender Yaroslav Askarov with help from...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Avalanche at Sharks game 12: Lines, game thread and how to watch

This afternoon marks another tough test for the San Jose Sharks as the Colorado Avalanche arrive in the Bay Area. The Avs are 7-4-1 this season and currently sit atop the Central Division with 18 points. The good news for the Sharks is that this Colorado team could be a bit road weary. This is a short road trip for the Avalanche, but the second of a back-to-back series that started off in Las Vegas yesterday. Colorado beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2, but then had to travel to San Jose and no...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Don’t be quick to blame it all on Warsofsky

The San Jose Sharks have looked stilted at times, and there have been some questionable lineup choices on the ice through the first portion of the season. While it’s been better the last few games, the early play has led to early calls for Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky’s head, especially by fans frustrated by the inconsistent playing time for young star in the making Michael Misa and the continued play of veterans like Nick Leddy and John Klingberg over younger, learning players like Shakir Mukham...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Quick bites: Hockey is fun

The San Jose Sharks picked up right where the team left off a few nights ago against the Los Angeles Kings, jumping on the New Jersey Devils early and often. The result was a 5-2 regulation win; the Sharks’ first regulation win of the season. The Sharks attacked the Devils with speed, triggering a quick strike from William Eklund that beat Jake Allen five-hole in the first minute of last night’s game. EKY ON THE BREAKAWAY 🚨 pic.twitter.com/OcIv1zxslG — Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSh...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Devils at Sharks game 11: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks will wear the team’s Heritage 2.0 jerseys tonight for the first time this season. As part of the festivities, the Sharks will honor three players from the mid-1990s and early 2000s. Jeff Friesen, Kyle McLaren and Mark Smith will be on the ice to drop the puck in front of Sharks’ fans this evening. Friesen was drafted 11th overall in 1994 by the San Jose Sharks and played nearly seven seasons with the team. Friesen still ranks ninth all-time among Sharks’ scoring leader...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Quick bites: Sharks come back, only to fall again

It’s frustrating, having one of the best games you have played this year, only to fall short in the final seconds of the game. Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky held his head high before facing the media. The San Jose Sharks were so close, yet fell to the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in regulation. The Sharks outshot the Kings 40-14 and had 44 scoring chances to the Kings’ 13, according to Natural Stat Trick, but the score simply didn’t end up in San Jose’s favor. First period The puck hit the ice ...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Kings at Sharks game 10: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The Frozen Frenzy is back and the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are the final game of the lineup. With Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson playing headliners for tonight’s game, the NHL is looking to highlight some of the league’s younger stars. During the visit to New York this past week, Misa and Dickinson took a trip to the NHL’s headquarters. LIVE from New York! 🎥 Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson visited @NHL HQ while in town last week. pic.twitter.com/...

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Hasso Plattner wants to start winning, why is the team set up otherwise?

The entire Sharks organization and fan base agree on one thing: it is time to start winning. The Sharks’ rebuild should be on the upswing, high draft picks are starting to crack the NHL roster, and everyone in the Sharks’ front office agrees that the time to win again is now. With budding young stars like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Yaroslav Askarov only getting better, as well as an overhaul of 3 out of the top 4 defensemen, it  should  start to happen sooner rather than later.  Sh...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Quick bites: Sharks beat Wild in overtime, finish road trip .500

It’s hard to say if the San Jose Sharks as a team have figured out how to win close games, but there’s one player on the Sharks who has definitely figured it out – Macklin Celebrini. It’s because of Celebrini that the Sharks beat the Minnesota Wild 6-5 in overtime last night and finished the four-game road trip with a .500 record. The 19-year-old forward put together another multi-point game, saving his most important point for the very end of the night. Celebrini sprinted onto the ice af...

about 2 months ago | 2 reads