Sharks Make Unfortunate History With 8th Straight Loss
The San Jose Sharks lost their eighth straight game last night, making them part of unfortunate history.
Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images - Sharks Make Unfortunate History With 8th Straight LossThe San Jose Sharks lost their eighth straight game last night, making them part of unfortunate history.
San Jose became just the second team to lose its first eight games of the season in back-to-back seasons since the 1960-61, 62-63 Boston Bruins.
San Jose lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings last night. The Sharks' slow start hurt them, as they gave up three goals within the game's first ten minutes.
After a solid first three games, the Sharks have fallen back into many bad habits that plagued them last season.
"I think the games have been better, more competitive. I think if you look at the first three games, there's a chance we're starting the year 3-0. Little things here, little moments here and there, that kind of cost us," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said last Monday. "The Chicago game, we let ourselves down with the penalties early. It's not an excuse, [but] every team has games in the League throughout the season that are going to be difficult."
If the Sharks lose against the Vegas Golden Knights tomorrow night, they will be the first team in NHL history to lose its first nine games of the season in back-to-back seasons.
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