The San Jose Sharks have been one of the pleasant surprises of the early going during the 2015-16 season. Meanwhile, their two Southern California rivals, the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, whom many considered the division and Stanley Cup favorites, have been two of the bigger disappointments.
San Jose took hold of a big opportunity to begin their year by defeating both teams handily during the first week of play. After allowing the Kings to score on their first shot just 1:49 into the season, the Sharks answered back with five straight goals to roll through Los Angeles by a 5-1 margin.