- Editor's note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California's Sharks coverage for the 2021-22 season. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at Sheng_Peng.
RALEIGH, N.C. — The San Jose Sharks go from Florida to Carolina in what’s now one of the NHL’s toughest back-to-back’s in the league (counting Tampa Bay too). Shades of the old, dreaded San Jose-Los Angeles-Anaheim road trip. The Sharks were able to play the tight defensive effort that they wanted, but a late goal sent them out without a point.
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SIGN UP HERE Trocheck goal: You need a stop from Reimer there. Yes, a couple Sharks NZ turnovers lead to it, but the shot was still well-defended and from distance. Hertl missed Meier on entry. Then accurate Merkley pass to Cogliano gets blocked on attempted dump.
Five in: Don’t like that from Pederson. Coming down wing, you’re open, if you’re going to hit trailer, fine, but you better hit him, instead it’s a turnover and counterattack goes the other way. Not what you want to do when you’re getting a rare shot.