Where would the Sharks be in the standings if they could win at home?
San Jose just might find out. The team with an NHL-best 28 points on the road plays 11 of its next 14 games on home ice — where its the worst team in the NHL.
Bringing what works on the road into the Shark Tank will go a long way, and there’s no reason it can’t happen, especially if the Sharks get back to full strength with the expected return of forwards Joel Ward and Logan Couture.
Keys to success on home ice include:
•Score first: The four times San Jose has scored first at home it has won.