The San Jose Sharks suffered another heartbreaker on MLK Day at SAP Center. This one came as a 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils in a hard-fought, but ultimately frustrating game.
Coming into the day’s game, New Jersey presented an excellent challenge for San Jose, who were looking to redeem themselves after a miserable 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Devils, the youngest team in the NHL with an already incredible road record, seemed like a good test for the Sharks’ resolve. Of note, Kevin Labanc was a healthy scratch, replaced by Noah Gregor.