Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov was sharp in denying 24 shots in the game. The Sharks also deserve credit for playing with high urgency and defending hard in front of him. San Jose efficiently cleared pucks out of the defensive zone, limited turnovers, and protected the front of their net.

Sharks star forward Mikael Granlund played a role in the Lightning's loss, as he recorded the primary assist on Mario Ferraro's goal that gave San Jose a 2-0 lead. With the Lightning needing more offense,