ANAHEIM — Sharks coach Pete DeBoer has known nothing but close games with the Anaheim Ducks since he came to San Jose nearly three years ago.
Since the start of the 2015-16 season, all 11 games between the Sharks and Ducks has been decided by two goals or less. The last 10 have been decided by one goal, with four going to a shootout or overtime.
DeBoer doesn’t expect anything different when the two teams renew their rivalry Sunday at Honda Center. The Sharks allow 2.62 goals per game, fifth-best in the NHL. The Ducks allow 2.