SAN JOSE – Finally, the Sharks power play is gaining steam.
For the first time this season the Sharks have scored a goal on the man advantage in three straight games. A unit that was dead last in the NHL on Nov. 14 at 11.1 percent is a bit more respectable now at 16.4 percent, good for 24th in the league.
What’s been the biggest key lately? Forward Joel Ward.
The free agent addition was put back on the top unit in the third period of the 5-3 win in Columbus on Nov. 22. Since then, the Sharks have scored four power play goals in their last nine chances.