Corey

The Sharks switched up lines to protect the puck better up front, but power plays hurt them bad, going just okay lately at 8-for-16.

Fans packed the arena with 15,683 in attendance, and the Oilers' booster crew made it feel like a road game with their noise.

Sharks managed 0-5 on five shots in the first period, leaning too much on special teams against the stacked Edmonton squad.

Second period got rough with breakaways and turnovers, like Dickinson struggling on clears, leading to McDavid's breakouts.

Sherwood banged in a tip for San Jose's first even-strength shot, but Edmonton kept pressing, and the Sharks looked hesitant, afraid to shoot.

Edmonton swapped goalies to Jerry late, but the damage was done.

Sharks had to face the Ducks tomorrow.

Could be a reset after this beatdown, especially if they tweak the pace around Celebrini and get bodies to the net more.

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The NHL playoff race is heating up in the Western Conference, with the Stanley Cup chased down to the wire as the regular season wraps April.

Fourteenth, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are battling for that second wild card spot held by the Nashville Predators.

Kings sit at 83 points through 77 games, while Sharks have 81 after 76.

Sharks just won five of their last six, beating Chicago 3-2 on Monday.

Stars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are lighting it up for their young core.

They face Edmonton tonight, a huge test against the Pacific leaders tied with Vegas at 88 points.