Corey

Columbus came out flying with that early goal, but San Jose flipped the script with smart puck management and relentless pressure.

It's a sign these kids are ready to compete now, not just later.

That goal came from a sharp give and go where Trenashov powered through, crediting his size and hustle on the recovery play.

Both squads are rising on their lottery halls, proving the draft's magic shakes up the league in ways nobody predicts.

That's the story for today.

San Jose Sharks News Today, driven by AI.

I'm Corey with the story.

It's March 28th.

From the locker room to your ears, this is San Jose Sharks News Today, powered by AI.

I'm Corey with the story.

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the San Jose Sharks tonight at Nationwide Arena, kicking off a three-game homestand.

Columbus sits third in the Metro Division with 38 wins, 23 losses, and 11 overtime losses for 87 points.

They're coming off a tight 2-1 loss to Montreal, but boast a 6-2-2 record over their last 10 games.

The Sharks, 6th in the Pacific, hold 32 wins, 21 losses, and 7 overtime losses for 71 points, but they've dropped 6.

Straight and gone, 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last 10.

Columbus has been lights out at home, grabbing points in 12 straight games there, which ties their club record.

Fans are buzzing about the Blue Jackets' surge, which has them in playoff contention, while San Jose fights to stay relevant out west.

Key guys like Adam Fantilli are on fire with points in seven of his last nine, closing in on a career high.

Zach Wierenski leads all defensemen in points per game and shots, and Boone Jenner nears his 800th NHL game.

For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini tops their scoring with 96 points.