Corey

Joe Thornton's 114 points from 2006-07, or even Sidney Crosby's 120.

That year, second most for a teenager ever.

Meanwhile, goalie Yaroslav Askarov needs to level up after a hot November spell.

Since then, his save percentage dipped to .870, with goals saved above expected ranking third worst league-wide.

The Sharks' shaky defense desperately needs him to steal games now.

Their penalty kill has cratered lately, surrendering nine power play goals on 17 chances over the last six games after looking solid.

Post-Olympic break, secondary scoring's ice cold too.

Third line struggling, Tyler Toffoli scoreless in 12 games, and centers like Michael Misa barely producing.

It's April 9th.

This is San Jose Sharks News Today, AI-powered updates on your team.

I'm Corey with the story.

Edmonton Oilers are charging toward the playoffs, but seeding's still up for grabs, so Connor McDavid and the crew had plenty to prove against the San, Jose Sharks, on Wednesday.

McDavid lit it up with a hat trick plus two assists for five points total, putting the Oilers up 5-2, heading into the third period.

After a slower year last season, McDavid's back dominating, entering the game with 128 points to lead the league.

Now he's at 133, proving why he's the best player out there right now.

The Oilers are locked in a fear-specific division battle, sitting first thanks to a tiebreaker while matched on points with the Vegas Golden Knights.

A loss here keeps them stuck, making these two points huge for both teams down the stretch.

With the postseason knocking, McDavid's fireworks could be the spark that locks in home ice for Edmonton and sets the tone for another deep run.

On April 9th, the San Jose Sharks dropped a 5-2 decision to the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center last night.

Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood lit the lamp for San Jose.