CHICAGO — The Sharks hope they’ve found the right formula for greater success on their power play, and it partly involves splitting up the two most valuable members of the man advantage units.
After starting the season 0-for-15 through three-plus games, the Sharks have converted on three of their last five power play chances, including going 2-for-3 in Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
In the first period, Kevin Labanc scored at the 11:30 mark from a sharp angle and Patrick Marleau added another with 17 seconds to go, redirecting an Erik Karlsson shot from the point past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford.