San Jose Sharks Seek to Halt Losing Streak in Match Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

The San Jose Sharks, who have compiled a season record of 16 wins, 41 losses, and 7 overtimes, are set to battle the Pittsburgh Penguins, having a record of 28 wins, 27 losses, and 9 overtimes, this Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time in Pittsburgh.

The Penguins boast a strong performance on home ice with a record of 16 wins, 12 losses, and 4 overtimes, in contrast to the Sharks' struggles on the road, evidenced by a 6 win, 22 loss, and 4 overtime record. Throughout the season, Pittsburgh has netted 179 goals, overshadowing the Sharks' tally of 140 goals.

In their last encounter during the current season, the Penguins decisively defeated the Sharks with a score of 10-2.

Bryan Rust is a standout for the Penguins, securing 18 goals and 18 assists. Rickard Rakell has also been notable, contributing four goals and two assists in the team's recent 10 matchups.

For the Sharks, William Eklund has made significant contributions with 10 goals and 20 assists. Filip Zadina has been on a scoring spree, netting five goals in the team's last 10 matchups.

Over their recent 10 games, the Penguins have managed to score an average of 2.2 goals per game, whereas the Sharks have seen a slightly higher average of 2.5 goals per game.

Injury challenges have hit both teams, with the Penguins currently missing three key players: Jansen Harkins, Drew O'Connor, and Matt Nieto due to injuries. The Sharks face even more significant injury woes, with notable absences including Jan Rutta, Ty Emberson, Matt Benning, Vitek Vanecek, Logan Couture, Mike Hoffman, and Mackenzie Black

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