New Jersey Devils defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk (82) defends against San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) as Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) blocks a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
SAN JOSE – The Sharks’ dismal season on home ice reached another level of frustration Monday.
Just moments away from an impressive, yet all-too-rare victory at SAP Center this season, the Sharks instead suffered another crushing defeat, as the New Jersey Devils tied the game late in regulation time and scored the only goal in the shootout