It’s been just a week-and-a-half since the Sharks and Penguins last saw one another when San Jose claimed a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Nov. 21 at Consol Energy Center. It was the fifth game of what turned out to be a historic trip for the Sharks, who became just the sixth team in NHL history to sweep a road trip of six games, per Elias.
Sidney Crosby posted one assist and a -2 rating in the defeat, and was asked what he remembered from a Sharks team that should be fresh on his mind.
“They were quick.