Sharks Claim First Home Win of the Season
The San Jose Sharks ended their home losing streak with a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils at SAP Center.
Forwards Alexander Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev each had a goal and an assist, while goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves in his best performance of the season.
The third line, consisting of Wennberg, Kurashev, and Eklund, had a notable first period, with each player scoring a goal to give the Sharks a 3-1 lead.
After withstanding a push from the Devils in the second period, the Sharks secured even-strength goals from Will Smith and Tyler Toffoli to take a 5-1 lead.
The win marked an emphatic end to the Sharks' long losing streak on home ice.
Alexander Wennberg, Philipp Kurashev, and Timothy Liljegren each had two points in the Sharks' win.
Author's summary: Sharks win first home game.