San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) and Florida Panthers defenseman Marc Staal (18) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
San Jose Sharks goalie Kaapo Kahkonen had another strong start Thursday but didn’t get the type of offensive support necessary to earn a third straight victory.
Kahkonen finished with 35 saves but the Sharks managed only a first-period goal from Alexander Barabanov in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena.
Down by a goal late in the third period, the Sharks