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Sharks lose third straight preseason game 5-2 to Ducks

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Traffic in front of the net the Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (98), the San Jose Sharks forward Alexander Wennberg (21), forward Tyler Toffoli (73), and Ducks goaltender Calle Clang (31) Photo Credit: Dean Tait/Sport Shots

By Lincoln Juarez

SAN JOSE, CA – The Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks defense and Yaraslov Askarov three times in the second period to come away with another preseason win against the Sharks 5-2. San Jose was still testing certain pieces and line combinations Wednesday night as the preseason winds down. 

The Sharks took to the ice Wednesday night at SAP Center in their third-to-last preseason game. On the back end of a home-and-home with the Anaheim Ducks, some more Sharks rookies looked to put their skills on display. 

The Sharks lost their second game of the preseason Monday night in Anaheim by a score of 3-2. Pavol Regenda and Adam Gaudette scored Monday night for San Jose which was exciting to see, two new Sharks getting on the score sheet during the preseason. Regenda’s goal came on a deflection on the powerplay giving the Sharks momentum on the man advantage that they took to Wednesday’s tilt. 

Although team teal went just 1-5 on the powerplay, there were a lot of quality scoring opportunities on five tries. The powerplay goal came from William Eklund from Tyler Toffoli and Will Smith 50 seconds into the third period. 

That put the Sharks within two of the Ducks as they held a 3-0 lead going into the third period. The Ducks scored three goals on broken down defensive plays by San Jose leaving Yaraslov Askarov helpless in the net. 

Coach Ryan Warsofsky confirmed that Askarov was not the Sharks’ problem in the second. Tyler Toffoli added that there were too many turnovers leading to breakaways and eventually the goals against. 

The Sharks got one more in the third to get within one, off the stick of Jeff Skinner. Skinner golfed a one-time pass from Philipp Kurashev into the back of the net which ended up being the last goal the Sharks scored. Anaheim netted two empty netters late in the third and came away with their second straight preseason win against San Jose. 

The Sharks hit the road and take on Vegas and Utah on back-to-backs starting Friday night at T-Mobile Arena to wrap up the preseason. 

Puck drop at 7:00pm Friday night in Vegas.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks cut down roster and who is on target to stay with the big club?

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The Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier, left, skates with the puck as the San Jose Sharks’ Timothy Liljegren defends during the second period of a preseason game on Monday night at Honda Center. The Ducks won, 3-2. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Which prospects or fringe players for the San Jose Sharks did they use in Saturday’s preseason game to make a strong case for a roster spot, and how might the coaches deploy them in key moments?

#2 How much were the Sharks’ defensive pairings (especially younger defensemen were tested by Anaheim’s speed and transition game, and which matchups proved decisive?

#3 Sharks goaltender Jakub Sharek saved 13 out of 16 shots and allowed three goals. The Sharks Gabriel Carriere was perfect stopping all 14 shots he faced.

#4 Did special teams (power play / penalty kill) play a focal point for either side, and did one team gain an advantage during man‑advantage situations?

#5 Since this was a preseason contest, how did the strategies differ from regular season — more experimentation, looser play, quicker line changes — and which team adapts better to that style?

Join Len Shapiro for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Fall 3-2 to Ducks in third Preseason Game

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The Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier, left, skates with the puck as the San Jose Sharks’ Timothy Liljegren defends during the second period of a preseason game on Monday night at Honda Center. The Ducks won, 3-2. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in their third preseason game of 2025. Cutter Gauthier, Radko Gudas and Frank Vatrano scored for the Ducks.

Ville Husso made 22 saves for the win. Pavol Regenda and Adam Gaudette scored for the Sharks. Goalie Jakub Skarek played the first half of the game for the Sharks, making 13 saves on 16 shots. Gabriel Carriere made 14 saves in the second half.

In a scoreless first period, Anaheim outshot San Jose 9-6. Each team took a single penalty, overlapping for about 30 seconds of four-on-four play. Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais was called for cross-checking Ducks center Tim Washe, then Ducks winger Alex Killorn was called for slashing Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Just 21 seconds into the second period, Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba was called for cross-checking Sharks winger Pavol Regenda and roughing Vincent Desharnais. Desharnais received a matching roughing penalty. The resulting Sharks power play was unproductive.

At 6:22, the Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier scored a power play goal. He intercepted the puck as the Sharks tried to clear it up the middle and put it past Jakub Skarek on the glove side with a wrist shot.

Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas made it 2-0 at 7:09 with a snap shot through traffic that beat Skarek on the stick side. Assists went to Sam Colangelo and Nikita Nesterenko.

Frank Vatrano made it 3-0 at 9:13. Tyson Hinds got behind the Sharks defense and Vatrano was not far behind, ready to take a cross-ice pass to score with a snap shot. An assist also went to Ryan Strome.

Pavol Regenda ended the shutout, deflecting a shot from Mukhamadullin at 13:29. An assist also went to Oliver Wahlstrom.

In all, the officials called ten penalties in the second period. The shots were closer than in the first, 10-9 Anaheim.

The Sharks took another penalty at 2:50 of the third period, a high-sticking call to Kasper Halttunen. Desharnais was also called for high-sticking at 13:02.

Adam Gaudette cut the Anaheim lead to one with a snap shot at 15:59. Shane Bowers got the assist.

The Sharks next play on Wednesday in San Jose against the Ducks again at 7:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks Veterans and younger players meshing just fine in camp

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San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (3) takes part in a practice session on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 With new veterans like John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, Nick Leddy, and Jeff Skinner added this offseason, how are they meshing with the younger players in camp? Are they assuming leadership or mentorship roles early on?

#2 Which prospects or camp invites are making the strongest push to break into the NHL roster, and in what roles (bottom 6 forward, power play, penalty kill, third pairing defense, etc.)?

#3 As the team trims its roster (seven players were cut already), what’s the strategy or criteria being used to decide who stays and who is sent down or released?

#4 How is the goaltending competition evolving in camp? Who is standing out between the goalies Alex Nedelikovic and Yaroslav Askarov in terms of consistency, reaction, rebound control, and poise under pressure?

Mary Lisa Walsh cover the San Jose Sharks road games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Tough 2-1 Loss in Preseason Against Golden Knights

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Sharks and Golden Knights at puck drop during the preseason game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA AP Photo

By Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, CA— The team was not feeling it tonight in a tough 2-1 loss against Vegas.

This was not a typical Friday night for the Sharks; the team released a couple of big pieces of news for the upcoming season. The team revealed a new center ice logo and a brand new jersey celebrating the 35th anniversary, incorporating a taste of the past and present.

However, the San Jose Sharks had their second warm-up game against the Golden Knights, in a game where the Sharks took the lead but were unable to maintain the momentum and pace of the game.

The Golden Knights played a team where their star players didn’t have any kind of presence; they were mostly future prospects for next season.

For the Sharks, there are lots of positives to take. Dimitry Orlov opened up the scoring with a power-play goal, and first wearing a Sharks uniform. Yaroslav Askarov made a total of 27 saves, highlighting a great performance. Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson saw some ice time, but tonight was not a good night to shine as the team was very much outplayed.

Cole Schwindt and Lukas Cormier scored the two goals for the visitors, and one of them was a power-play goal.

Coach Ryan Warsofsky spoke to the media after the game. “We have to go back to basics. We have to demonstrate the importance of the NHL’s competitive level, and that’s something the players have to understand. There are only 20 spots available,” Warsofky said

Clearly, the statement the coach wants to convey is that the preseason is not to be taken lightly, every game matters, and every step will dictate what comes next in the regular season.

The team will fly to SoCal to play against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday Night for their third game of preseason.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Misa at 18 years old can he hang with the more experienced players?

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San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Len talk about the Sharks center Michael Misa at 18 years old can he play with the big men in the NHL.

#2 Can Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith make the big jump in the NHL this season.

#3 Len talk about Dimitry Orolov and Nick Leddy what he brings for the defense and how much time to do you see him getting.

#4 Len, talk about the Sharks goaltenders Alex Nedelijkovic and Yaroslav Askarov and what do you expect from them in front of the net.

#5 Talk about the Sharks on and off defense coming into pre season?

Len Shapiro does the San Jose Sharks podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks open ’25/’26 Pre-season with a bang, 3-0, drowning the Golden Knights, Sunday Evening in the Tank.

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San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (53) congratulates goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic (33) after the Sharks win over the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL pre season action at SAP Center in San Jose on Sun Sep 21, 2025 (San Jose Sharks X photo)

By Michael Roberson and Vince Cestone

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks (1-0) began the 2025-26 NHL Pre-Season on a good note, with a 3-0 victory over recent rival Vegas Golden Knights (0-1), inside the SAP Center.

Despite not showcasing the high profile Macklin Celebrini, who was absent due to illness, the Silicon Valley fish still prevailed against their Sin City guests. Both teams were stingy on defense in the first period. Both goalies survived a power play, and multiple shots on goal.

San Jose had four legitimate shots at the net, to no avail, while Vegas more than doubled (9)the Sharks’ scoring opportunities, with same no net result, 0-0 after 20 minutes of action. The only real action in the initial period was a hooking penalty by Vegas’ forward Cole Schmidt, and San Jose’s forward Egor Afanasyev was punished or tripping.

The second period had some scoring action during its 20-minute stretch. The Sharks had 12 shots on goal, with two hitting the back of the net, while the Golden Knights reduced their attempts by four (5), with none lighting the lamp.

San Jose defenseman John Klingberg converted a power play “wrister” (7:18) early in the period, to break the ice in the scoreless battle. With less than a minute left in the second, forward Jeff Skinner tipped in a shot to putting the home team up 2-0 (19:14). That remained the score at the second intermission and 40 minutes of regulation play had elapsed.

The final period also seemed to be heading towards another scoreless 20 minutes; however, forward Tyler Toffoli had other plans for the third stanza. He maneuvered himself around the defenders and capitalized on the pulled goalie.

At the 19:17 mark of the game and period, Toffoli put the biscuit in the open basket, and put the Sharks up 3-0 over VGK. As the seconds ticked off, the Sharks accomplished an impressive shutout win inside the Tank.

“The real experienced teams jump on teams in the second period with the changes, the long change. So we really wanted to make that a focus…that translated to some goals.” Stated Sharks’ head coach Ryan Warsofsky

San Jose’s next preseason game will be a rematch versus the very same Vegas Golden Knights at the Tank, Friday, September 26 at 7 PM PT. Vegas will next be in action Tuesday, September 23, as they host the Los Angeles Kings in the Silver State.

Sharks vs Oilers on April 16 2024

Edmonton Shuts Out Sharks in Final Game of the Season 3-0

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Sharks vs. Oilers in the Final game of the season at SAP Center in San Jose on April 16, 2025 (Edmonton Oilers Media)

By Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, CA — The Saddest day for fans has come, at least for the San Jose Sharks. Wednesday night, the Sharks got shutout 3-0 at SAP Arena and played their 82nd game of the season against the Edmonton Oilers.

For the Oilers, a final rehearsal before going to real-time against the Los Angeles Kings for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs while the Sharks have tons of things to reflect on as they head on to off season.

A week full of mixed feelings and nostalgia for Sharks fans: Logan Couture decided to hang up the skates and retire. A standing ovation was well received by the Former Captain Couture who was at the game and where also Sharks royalty was in attendance such as Joe Thornton.

The Sharks once again finished last in the Western Conference and last in overall standings. There are some positives within the bad picture… there is a sense of hope for the upcoming season.

The 2024-25 Sharks season concluded with a 20-50-12 record slightly better than 19-54-9 record from the 2023-24 season.

Overall, the Sharks will get the First draft pick in the upcoming NHL Draft in June.

Edmonton came into this game with nothing to lose; it was up to the Sharks to close things out with a home win again at a nearly sold-out SAP Center.

Connor McDavid, one of the prodigies of this era of the NHL, recorded 100 points this season, marking his eighth season of scoring 100 goals in his ten years in the league.

Ty Emberson scored the Oilers’ first goal of the night just eight minutes into the first period.

Max Jones pushed the Oilers’ lead to 2-0 at 10:17 of the second period. Adam Henrique passed a puck from behind the net to the top of the crease, and Jones beat Georgiev by the blocker.

The veteran Corey Perry closed out the regular season with a goal assisted by Kasperi Kapanen.

The Sharks unfortunately couldn’t score, but the team’s fans showed their deepest gratitude at the end of the season filled with changes, joy, sadness, but with the faith that things will get better.

Now, it’s time to focus on what lies ahead in the offseason.

But for now, there’s still hockey to enjoy because the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this coming April 19th.

San Jose Sharks podcast Fernando Abarca Wed Apr 16, 2025: Oilers-Sharks meet up for final game of the season for San Jose at SAP Arena

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates with William Eklund (right) and Will Smith (left) after scoring a third period goal against the Los Angeles Kings on Mon Nov 25, 2024 at SAP Center in San Jose. The Sharks play their last game of the season against the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center on Wed Apr 16, 2025 (AP News file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Fernando:

#1 Fernando, this is the last game of the season for the San Jose Sharks this was a season that had lots of positives and lots of negatives.

#2 Will Smith, William Eklund and Macklin Celebrini are the future of this franchise try as hard as they did there was only so much they could do.

#3 The Sharks once again finished last in the NHL Pacific Division and had the worst record at 20-49-12 and had only 52 points in the Western Conference.

#4 One of the big things for an NHL franchise is goaltending, the Sharks future relies on good defense and who protecting the net between the pipes talk about the job that goaltenders Alex Georgiev and Georgi Ramanov did this season?

#5 The Sharks conclude this 2024-25 season tonight at SAP Center against the Edmonton Oilers this is the third meeting between the two teams since April 3rd. The Oilers have taken the first two games of the three with this last game and having seeing the Oilers twice already does that somewhat give the Sharks a prospective on the Oilers that they could take this game tonight?

Fernando Abarca is a San Jose Sharks beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Charanbir Mahal (INDTVUSA) Wed Apr 16, 2025: Couture just couldn’t recover from 2024 injury; Sharks captain forced into retirement

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San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture (39) seen walking down the runway to the ice at SAP Center in San Jose had announced that he was retiring from hockey on Tue Apr 14, 2025 (photo by San Jose Sharks)

San Jose Sharks podcast Charanbir Mahal:

#1 San Jose Sharks team captain Logan Couture is hanging up the skates after playing in the NHL and all 15 seasons with the San Jose Sharks from 2009-10 to 2023-24. Couture had been suffering from a debilitating injury where he played six games in Jan 2024 before having to go out with the injury.

#2 Charanbir, talk about the impact that it had on the team when Couture was out with the injury and it just kept being prolonged that he wasn’t coming back and people realized it was more serious than it first looked?

#3 Couture’s injury came when he couldn’t skate anymore in January 2024. The Sharks medical team decided the decision had to be made that Couture had to stop playing until he was physically able to improve.

#4 The debilitating injury that Couture was suffering from was called ostetis pubis it’s an inflammation of the joint between the left and right pubic bones. The injury was so bad that he couldn’t skate or even practice and the expectations were Couture would make it back but Couture couldn’t recover enough to get back to playing again.

#5 Couture 36, was a presence in the Sharks dressing room and he lifted the spirits of San Jose. He was the glue and the players responded around him and even during the Sharks post season years.

Charanbir Mahal is a reporter for INDTVUSA, does Sharks Snap Shot, and San Jose Sharks podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com