SAN JOSE – While Todd McLellan will undoubtedly feel some strong emotions when he ambles to the bench on Thursday night at SAP Center for the first time as a visiting head coach, the Sharks aren’t too focused on the Oilers bench boss’ return to the Bay Area. They already faced McLellan on Dec. 9 in Edmonton, a 4-3 Oilers overtime win.
Instead, San Jose will try to build off of what it has done lately, including three straight wins and four games in a row in which the club has been pleased with its effort and performance.