The San Jose Sharks have been a model of defensive consistency since coach Pete DeBoer took over in the 2015 – 2016 season. On the surface the stats exhibit the Sharks ability to keep game scores close and shot totals low. In each of the past 3 seasons the Sharks have placed in the top 12 in total goals allowed and the top 7 in total shots. They were also able put together the 2nd best Penalty Kill in the league last year.
Along with finishing high in statistical categories the Sharks have also made the playoffs 3 straight seasons in a row.